Challenging behaviours can be traumatic, but sedation is not the answer. Positive behaviour support can help people express themselves in different ways Last week, NHS England called for an end to ...

On a simple math task - indicating which of two amounts is greater - kids with math learning disability get the right answer as often as their good-at-math peers, but behind the scenes, their brains ...

Learning disabilities are disorders that affect one's ability in the domains of spoken or written language, mathematical calculation, attention, or the coordination of movement. They can occur in ...

This week is Learning Disability Week. It takes place in the third week of June every year and in 2024, it's running from the 17-23 June. The event, organised by the charity Mencap, and is an ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

Learning disability nurses play a crucial role in improving health outcomes for people with learning disabilities, but the specialty has been held back by the lack of a bespoke care model. This ...