🧠 What is a Learning Disability?
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A learning disability is when a person finds it hard to read, write, or do math.
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It happens because the brain works differently.
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It is not because the person is lazy or not smart.
👉 Signs of a learning disability:
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Hard to read words
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Trouble spelling or writing
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Finding maths confusing
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Forgetting things easily
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Difficulty listening or paying attention
📚 Examples of learning disabilities:
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Dyslexia – problems with reading and spelling
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Dysgraphia – problems with writing
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Dyscalculia – problems with maths
👶 What is a Developmental Disability?
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A developmental disability is when a person finds it hard to do things like talk, move, learn, or behave.
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It starts early in life, often before school.
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Some people may need help all their life.
🧬 Causes can include:
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Being born too early or with problems during birth
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Genetic conditions (inherited from family)
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Illness or alcohol during pregnancy
🧩 Examples of developmental disabilities:
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Autism
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Down Syndrome
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Cerebral Palsy
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
🔍 What is the difference?
| Learning Disabilities Developmental | l Disabilities |
|---|---|
| Problems with reading, writing, or math | Problems with speaking, moving, learning, or behavior |
| Usually found at school | Often found out in early childhood |
| The brain works differently | Can be caused by genes, birth issues, or illness |
| Support with schoolwork | Support with learning, health, and daily life |
🤝 Can someone have both?
Yes.
Some people can have both a learning disability and a developmental disability.
🧒 For example:
A child with autism might also find reading or math hard.
💡 Why is this important?
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It helps teachers, parents, and carers to give the right support.
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Everyone learns in different ways, and that’s OK.
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With the right help, people can do amazing things.
Based on information from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
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