Information on specific conditions which come under the ‘Learning Disabilities’ umbrella:

• All about Asperger Syndrome

  Asperger syndrome is a specific type of autism, and perhaps one of the more widely known 'types'. Autism, or autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), affects the way a person interacts with the world. Those with autism find it difficult to make sense of the w...

• Autism (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)

  Autism is a disorder that affects both children and adults. It is thought to be as a result of genetic factors that interfere with normal brain development. It has also been suggested that environmental factors, such as the effects of pollution or the ...

Other information and articles on learning disabilities:

• Social Inclusion and Learning Disabilities

  Historically, people of all ages with learning disabilities have faced poor life chances, largely due to social exclusion. They’ve struggled with acceptance from mainstream society, facing stigmatisation, prejudice and even fear. Social exclusion ...

• All about Asperger Syndrome

  Asperger syndrome is a specific type of autism, and perhaps one of the more widely known 'types'. Autism, or autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), affects the way a person interacts with the world. Those with autism find it difficult to make sense of the w...

• Autism (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)

  Autism is a disorder that affects both children and adults. It is thought to be as a result of genetic factors that interfere with normal brain development. It has also been suggested that environmental factors, such as the effects of pollution or the ...

• Issues surrounding ethnicity and learning disabilities

  The barriers presented by learning disabilities can be overcome with individualised help. But what if one didn't know that help was available? Or what if language issues made it impossible to access available assistance? Unfortunately, these problems a...

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