Monday, 29 September 2025

πŸ“Š PowerPoint Outline: Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Modules

 



Slide 1 – Title

🧩 Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

  • Easy Read Guide to Online Learning


Slide 2 – Who is this for?

πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘§ Families
πŸŽ“ Professionals & Educators
πŸ§‘‍🀝‍πŸ§‘ Individuals


Slide 3 – For Individuals & Families

πŸ“˜ Learn about Mental Health

  • What it means

  • How it affects people with learning disabilities

🀝 Finding Support

  • Family, friends, services

😊 Well-Being Skills

  • Coping with stress

  • Healthy habits


Slide 4 – For Professionals & Educators

πŸŽ“ Learning Disabilities & Mental Health

  • Spotting signs early

  • Understanding behaviour

πŸ“š Practical Strategies

  • Classroom support

  • Exams and transitions

🏑 Family & Community Work

  • Working together


Slide 5 – Extra Skills and Awareness

🌍 Cultural Awareness

  • Different needs, different cultures

  • Training in many languages

🚨 Crisis Support

  • How to help in an emergency

  • When to get professional help


Slide 6 – Key Online Resources

  • Open Future Learning – Modules for individuals

  • LD@School – Student and teacher resources

  • MindEd Hub – UK professional training

  • NCLD & LDA – US education and family support

  • Caredemy – Courses in many languages

  • Disability in Public Health – Public health modules


Slide 7 – Closing Message

πŸ’‘ Learning helps everyone.

  • Families feel supported

  • Professionals give better care

  • Individuals stay healthy and included

Saturday, 27 September 2025

Check your answers:

 

  1. B

  2. A

  3. False

  4. B

  5. Open answer – kindness, support, inclusion

Easy Read Quiz – Special Needs & Mental Health Awareness

 


Name: ________________________
Date: _________________________


1. What does “special needs” mean?

A) Someone lazy ☐
B) Someone who needs extra help to learn or live ☐
C) Someone who is not intelligent ☐

✏️ Answer: ________________________


2. Which of these is a learning difficulty?

A) Dyslexia ☐
B) Anxiety ☐
C) Flu ☐

✏️ Answer: ________________________


3. True or False:

People with disabilities cannot succeed at school or work. ☐ True ☐ False

✏️ Answer: ________________________


4. Which is a good way to help someone with mental health problems?

A) Ignore them ☐
B) Be kind, listen, and support them ☐
C) Tell them to “just get over it” ☐

✏️ Answer: ________________________


5. What is one thing YOU can do to make school, work, or home more inclusive?

✏️ Answer: ____________________________________________________
✏️ ____________________________________________________
✏️ ____________________________________________________

## Slide 19 – Quiz Answers

 ✅ Q1: B

✅ Q2: A
✅ Q3: False
✅ Q4: B
✅ Q5: Open answer – kindness, support, inclusion

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## Slide 20 – Thank You
πŸŽ‰ Well done! You have finished the quiz and the lesson.
πŸ’š Remember: inclusion and kindness matter every day.  

# Slide 15 – Question 2


❓ Which of these is a learning difficulty?
A) Dyslexia
B) Anxiety
C) Flu

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## Slide 16 – Question 3
❓ True or False: People with disabilities cannot succeed at school or work.

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## Slide 17 – Question 4
❓ Which is a good way to help someone with mental health problems?
A) Ignore them
B) Be kind, listen, and support them
C) Tell them to “just get over it”

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## Slide 18 – Question 5
❓ What is one thing YOU can do to make school, work, or home more inclusive?
✏️ (Space for answers)  

Easy Read Lesson Plan· other

 

# Easy Read PowerPoint – Lesson Plan + Quiz

## Slide 3 – Lesson Goals
⭐ Learn what *special needs, learning difficulties, disabilities, and mental health* mean
⭐ Find out about different conditions (dyslexia, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression)
⭐ Understand challenges people face
⭐ Learn simple ways to help and support
⭐ Think about kindness and inclusion

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## Slide 4 – What We Need
πŸ“˜ Textbook or handout
πŸ–Ό PowerPoint or posters with pictures
πŸ“ Paper, pens, markers
❓ Quiz or activity sheet
🧩 Real-life stories (optional)

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## Slide 5 – Step 1: Introduction
πŸ‘‹ Welcome and say hello
πŸ’¬ Quick Question: *What do you think of when you hear “special needs” or “mental health”?*

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## Slide 6 – Step 2: Learning the Words
πŸ“– Learn important words
🧩 See examples of conditions
❌ True or False game: bust the myths

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## Slide 7 – Step 3: Real Life Stories
πŸ§‘‍🀝‍πŸ§‘ Hear about challenges
🏫 School and work barriers
πŸ’­ Reflection: *How would you feel in this situation?*

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## Slide 8 – Step 4: How to Help
πŸŽ“ In school – extra time, pictures, clear instructions
πŸ’» At work – special tools, flexible hours
🏠 At home – family and friends support
πŸ’š For mental health – self-care, counselling, peer support

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## Slide 9 – Step 5: Fun Activity
🧩 Group quiz or game
πŸ“‹ Match condition → support strategy
🏫 Design an inclusive classroom or workplace

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## Slide 10 – Step 6: Ending Reflection
πŸ“ Talk about what we learned
πŸ’¬ Finish with: *“One thing I learned today is…”*

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## Slide 11 – How We Check Learning
✅ Join in group talks and activities
✅ Do the quiz or worksheet
✅ Share your ideas in reflection

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Lesson Plan / Teaching Resource

 


Title:
SPECIAL NEEDS, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS HAND AND TEXTBOOK

Subject Area:
Learning Disabilities, Special Needs, and Mental Health Awareness

Author:
Sara Jane Gorman

Grade / Audience Level:

  • All Grades and All Levels

  • Suitable for:

    • School students

    • College and University students

    • Professionals and educators

    • People with learning difficulties, disabilities, and mental health conditions

    • Parents, families, and carers

Purpose of the Resource:

  • To raise awareness and understanding of learning disabilities, special needs, and mental health.

  • To provide accessible guidance for students, professionals, and families.

  • To promote inclusion, reduce stigma, and support wellbeing in education and daily life.


Lesson Plan

Title:
Special Needs, Learning Difficulties, Disabilities, and Mental Health Awareness

Subject Area:
Learning Disabilities, Special Needs, and Mental Health

Author:
Sara Jane Gorman

Grade / Audience Level:
All Grades / All Levels

  • Schools

  • Colleges & Universities

  • Professionals & Educators

  • Parents, Families & Carers


Lesson Objectives

By the end of the lesson, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand key terms: special needs, learning difficulties, disabilities, and mental health.

  2. Recognize common conditions (e.g., dyslexia, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression).

  3. Explore the challenges faced by individuals with these conditions in education and daily life.

  4. Learn strategies to support inclusion, accessibility, and wellbeing.

  5. Reflect on personal attitudes and reduce stigma surrounding disabilities and mental health.


Materials Needed

  • The textbook / handout (Sara Jane Gorman’s Awareness Handbook)

  • Easy Read versions and PowerPoints (for accessibility)

  • Whiteboard / flip chart / markers

  • Case studies or real-life stories (optional)

  • Activity sheets, quiz, or discussion prompts


Lesson Outline

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

  • Welcome and overview of the session.

  • Icebreaker: “What do you think of when you hear the words special needs or mental health?”

2. Key Concepts (15 minutes)

  • Definitions of learning difficulties, disabilities, and mental health.

  • Examples of conditions (dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, dyscalculia, depression, anxiety).

  • Brief myth-busting activity (common misconceptions vs. facts).

3. Real-Life Impact (15 minutes)

  • Share case studies or personal experiences.

  • Discuss barriers people face (school, work, daily life, social).

  • Reflection: “How would you feel in this situation?”

4. Strategies for Support (20 minutes)

  • Classroom accommodations (extra time, visual aids, simplified instructions).

  • Workplace adjustments (assistive technology, flexible schedules).

  • Family and community support.

  • Mental health coping strategies (self-care, counselling, peer support).

5. Interactive Activity (15 minutes)

  • Group discussion, role-play, or quiz.

  • Example: “Design an inclusive classroom/workplace.”

  • Or: “Match condition → support strategy.”

6. Conclusion & Reflection (10 minutes)

  • Summarize key points.

  • Encourage empathy, inclusion, and awareness.

  • Exit Question: “One thing I learned today is…”


Assessment / Evaluation

  • Participation in activities and discussions.

  • Completion of quiz or worksheet.

  • Reflection responses.

  • Teacher/Facilitator notes on understanding and engagement.


Follow-Up / Extension

  • Homework / Project: Research one condition and present how to support someone with it.

  • Encourage use of the textbook and Easy Read resources for further learning.

  • Suggest local or online support organizations for additional guidance.

Friday, 26 September 2025

Easy Read A–Z Examples of Disabilities

 



A – Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
This is when the brain is hurt after birth.
It can change how a person thinks, moves, or remembers.
Symbol idea: brain icon

A – ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
A condition that makes it hard to focus, sit still, or control impulses.
Symbol idea: lightning bolt or bouncing ball

A – Alzheimer’s Disease
A sickness that affects memory and thinking.
Symbol idea: memory icon

A – Anxiety and Other Mental Health Conditions
Feeling very worried, sad, or scared often.
Symbol idea: cloud or worried face

A – Ankylosing Spondylitis
A type of arthritis that hurts joints, often in the spine.
Symbol idea: spine icon

A – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
A condition that can make talking, socialising, or understanding others tricky.
Symbol idea: puzzle piece

B – Blindness or Low Vision
Having little or no sight.
Symbol idea: eye with a line through it

B – Brain and Head Injury
Damage to the brain caused by accidents or falls.
Symbol idea: bandaged head icon

C – Cancer
A sickness where cells grow too much in the body.
Symbol idea: ribbon

C – Cerebral Palsy
A condition that can make moving or using muscles difficult.
Symbol idea: wheelchair or person walking with support

C – Chronic Pain
Pain that lasts a long time and can make daily life hard.
Symbol idea: pain icon or body outline

D – Deafness or Hearing Impairment
Difficulty hearing or not hearing at all.
Symbol idea: ear with a line through it

D – Diabetes
A sickness that changes how the body uses sugar.
Symbol idea: drop of blood icon

D – Dyslexia
A learning difference that makes reading and spelling hard.
Symbol idea: book or letters

D – Dystonia
Muscles move without control.
Symbol idea: shaking hand icon

E – Epilepsy
A condition that causes repeated seizures.
Symbol idea: lightning bolt over head

F – Fibromyalgia
Long-term body pain and tiredness.
Symbol idea: body outline with pain marks

F – Fragile X Syndrome
A genetic condition that affects learning and behaviour.
Symbol idea: DNA strand

H – Huntington’s Disease
A genetic sickness affecting movements and thinking.
Symbol idea: brain icon

I – Intellectual Disability
Difficulty learning or understanding things.
Symbol idea: brain icon or light bulb

L – Learning Disabilities
Differences in how a person learns.
Includes Dysgraphia (writing), Dyscalculia (maths), and others.
Symbol idea: book with pencil icon

M – Mobility Disabilities
Hard to move around without help.
Symbol idea: wheelchair or walking stick

M – Musculoskeletal Disorders
Affect bones, muscles, or joints.
Symbol idea: bone or joint icon

M – Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
A sickness that affects movement, balance, and nerves.
Symbol idea: neuron icon

P – Parkinson’s Disease
A sickness that makes muscles stiff or shaky.
Symbol idea: shaking hand icon

P – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Feeling very upset or scared after a scary event.
Symbol idea: cloud or storm icon

P – Psychiatric Disabilities
Mental health conditions that affect daily life, e.g., severe depression or schizophrenia.
Symbol idea: brain with thought cloud

R – Rheumatoid Arthritis
A sickness that makes joints sore and swollen.
Symbol idea: joint icon

S – Spina Bifida
A birth condition affecting the spine.
Symbol idea: spine icon

S – Spinal Cord Injury
Damage to the spine causing problems with movement.
Symbol idea: wheelchair icon

S – Stroke
When blood can’t reach the brain, causing damage.
Symbol idea: brain with lightning bolt

T – Tourette Syndrome
A condition that causes tics (repeated movements or sounds).
Symbol idea: talking face or hand icon

T – Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain injury caused by an accident.
Symbol idea: bandaged head icon

V – Vision Impairment
Problems seeing clearly.
Symbol idea: eye icon

W – Williams Syndrome
A rare genetic condition affecting learning and growth.
Symbol idea: DNA strand

The challenges of inaccessible text

 

Your experience with hard-to-read documents and books is a common struggle for people with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. The problems you described include: 
  • Misunderstandings: Small font, lack of visuals, and complicated text can lead to errors with critical information like appointment times and dates.
  • Information overload: For many with dyslexia, reading is an intensive, frustrating process. A big block of text with no visual breaks feels overwhelming and is often mentally draining.
  • Reduced comprehension: When a person has to spend too much energy decoding words, their comprehension of the overall meaning can suffer. This can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
  • Negative impact on self-esteem: Experiencing these challenges repeatedly can affect a person's confidence and self-worth. 







Easy Read is for Everyone

 

What is Easy Read?

  • Easy Read uses short sentences.

  • Easy Read uses simple words.

  • Easy Read often has pictures to help.

  • Easy Read has big, clear text.


Easy Read is NOT just for…

❌ Children
❌ Older people who find it hard to see


Easy Read IS for…

✅ People with learning disabilities
✅ People who find reading difficult
✅ People learning English
✅ People with memory problems
✅ People who like clear and quick information
✅ Everyone who needs information to be accessible


Think About Age

  • Easy Read can be for any age.

  • The style should fit the reader.

Examples:
πŸ‘©‍πŸŽ“ A 17-year-old student may need bigger and clearer text, but not childish words.
πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘§ An adult may want simple, respectful information.
πŸ‘΅ An older person may need bigger text and lots of white space.


Key Message

πŸ’‘ Easy Read makes information fair and accessible.
πŸ™Œ Easy Read is about meeting people’s needs at any age.
🌟 Easy Read is for ALL.

🌟 Easy Read Guide – Starter Template

 


What is Easy Read?

πŸ“ Easy Read means:

  • Short sentences

  • Simple words

  • Clear pictures

πŸ“Έ Pictures help you understand the words.
πŸ“– The guide is set out in a clear way.


Why do we use Easy Read?

✅ To make information easier for everyone.
✅ To help people understand quickly.
✅ To support people who:

  • Have learning disabilities

  • Find reading difficult

  • Speak English as a second language

  • Have memory problems

  • Are older adults


Core Rules for Easy Read

πŸ”Ή Simple text – Use short, everyday words.
πŸ”Ή One idea at a time – Keep things clear.
πŸ”Ή Pictures – Always add helpful pictures next to the words.
πŸ”Ή Big text – Use big letters (size 14 or bigger).
πŸ”Ή Plain style – Use Arial or another plain font.


A to Z Guide Example

We can make the guide in A to Z order.
This helps you find what you need quickly.

Example:

  • πŸ…°️ A is for Appointments

  • πŸ₯ H is for Hospitals

  • πŸ’‰ V is for Vaccinations


πŸ‘‰ Next Steps:
Would you like me to:

  1. Build a full A–Z draft (with sample topics filled in)?

  2. Or make a blank A–Z template where you can add your own words and pictures?

Thursday, 25 September 2025

Page 1 – Quiz: A–Z Matching

 


Instructions: Draw a line from the letter to the correct word.

A → ADHD
B → Bullying
C → Communication Difficulties
D → Dyslexia
E → Epilepsy
… (continue A–Z, simple one-word or short phrase per letter)


Page 2 – Quiz: True or False

Instructions: Tick ✅ if the sentence is true, ❌ if it is false.

  1. Dyslexia affects intelligence. ❌

  2. Everyone with ADHD finds it hard to sit still. ✅

  3. Anxiety can make your heart beat faster. ✅

  4. Sensory processing difficulties mean a person is “bad at listening.” ❌


Page 3 – Quiz: Multiple Choice

Instructions: Tick the correct answer.

Q1: What does OCD stand for?

  • Obsessive Creative Design

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Official Child Development

Q2: Which letter does Autism belong to?

  • A

  • B

  • C

Q3: Which is a coping skill?

  • Ignoring problems

  • Journaling

  • Bullying others


Page 4 – Questions for Reflection

Instructions: Think or write your answer.

  • What 3 things help you when you feel stressed?

  • Which letter in the A–Z guide feels most important to you?

  • Can you think of something you would add to the guide?

  • How can you help a friend who has a learning difficulty or mental health problem?

1️⃣ Easy Read Text (Booklet Style)

 


This is a printable PDF or webpage section with the A–Z content, short sentences, and icons/pictures.
πŸ‘‰ I can prepare it like I did with the PowerPoint, but in booklet format (2–3 items per page, big headings, symbols).


2️⃣ Quiz (separate page)

An Easy Read Quiz with multiple choice or “tick the box” style questions.
Example:

Q1. What does ADHD stand for?

  • Always Doing Homework Daily

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ✅

  • A Dog Has Dinner

Q2. Which letter does “Autism” belong to?

  • A ✅

  • B

  • Z


3️⃣ Questions for Reflection (separate page)

These are open, friendly questions to help readers think or write answers in their own words.
Example:

  • What 3 things help you when you feel stressed?

  • Which letter in the A–Z feels most important for you?

  • Can you think of something you would add to the guide?

πŸ…°️ to πŸ’€ Easy Read Guide

 


A

  • ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

  • Anxiety

  • Autism

B

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Bullying

  • Brain Injury

C

  • Communication Difficulties

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Confidence

  • Coping Skills

D

  • Depression

  • Dyslexia

  • Dyscalculia

  • Dyspraxia

  • Disability Rights

E

  • Epilepsy

  • Eating Disorders

  • Education Support

  • Employment Help

F

  • Family Support

  • Friendships

  • FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)

G

  • Grief

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • Growth and Development

H

  • Health and Safety

  • Hearing Loss

  • Hate Crime

  • Housing Support

I

  • Inclusion

  • Intellectual Disabilities

  • Identity

  • Isolation

J

  • Jobs

  • Justice System

  • Journaling for Mental Health

K

  • Kindness

  • Knowledge

  • Keeping Safe Online

L

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Loneliness

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Legal Rights

M

  • Mental Health

  • Memory Difficulties

  • Medication

  • Motivation

N

  • Neurological Conditions

  • Non-Verbal Communication

  • Nurture

O

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

  • Opportunities

P

  • Personality Disorders

  • PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

  • Peer Pressure

  • Positivity

Q

  • Quality of Life

  • Questions to Ask Professionals

R

  • Resilience

  • Relationships

  • Recovery

  • Reasonable Adjustments (UK/USA law)

S

  • Stress

  • Schizophrenia

  • Self-Care

  • Sensory Processing

  • Stimming

  • Support Services

T

  • Tourette Syndrome

  • Trauma

  • Therapy

  • Transitions (school/work/life)

U

  • Understanding Differences

  • Unemployment

  • Universal Design

V

  • Visual Impairment

  • Volunteering

  • Voices (Self-Advocacy)

W

  • Wellbeing

  • Work Support

  • Worry

  • Workplace Inclusion

X

  • eXams and Stress

  • eXtra Support Needs

Y

  • Young People

  • Yoga and Relaxation

  • Your Rights

Z

  • Zoning Out (dissociation)

  • Zero Discrimination

πŸ…°️ to πŸ’€ Easy Read Guide

 


A – ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), Anxiety, Autism
B – Bipolar Disorder, Bullying, Brain Injury
C – Communication Difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, Confidence, Coping Skills
D – Depression, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Disability Rights
E – Epilepsy, Eating Disorders, Education Support, Employment Help
F – Family Support, Friendships, FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
G – Grief, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Growth and Development
H – Health and Safety, Hearing Loss, Hate Crime, Housing Support
I – Inclusion, Intellectual Disabilities, Identity, Isolation
J – Jobs, Justice System, Journaling for Mental Health
K – Kindness, Knowledge, Keeping Safe Online
L – Learning Disabilities, Loneliness, Low Self-Esteem, Legal Rights
M – Mental Health, Memory Difficulties, Medication, Motivation
N – Neurological Conditions, Non-Verbal Communication, Nurture
O – obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Opportunities
P – Personality Disorders, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Peer Pressure, Positivity
Q – Quality of Life, Questions to Ask Professionals
R – Resilience, Relationships, Recovery, Reasonable Adjustments (UK/USA law)
S – Stress, Schizophrenia, Self-Care, Sensory Processing, Stimming, Support Services
T – Tourette Syndrome, Trauma, Therapy, Transitions (school/work/life)
U – Understanding Differences, Unemployment, Universal Design
V – Visual Impairment, Volunteering, Voices (Self-Advocacy)
W – Wellbeing, Work Support, Worry, Workplace Inclusion
X – exams and Stress, extra Support Needs
Y – Young People, Yoga and Relaxation, Your Rights
Z – Zoning Out (dissociation), Zero Discrimination

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

⭐ Easy Read Activity Sheet & Quiz Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness

 

Part 1: Match the Symbols

Draw a line between the word and the right picture:

  1. 🧠 Mental Health

  2. 😒 Sad / Worried

  3. 🀝 Friendship / Support

  4. πŸŽ“ School

  5. 🌟 Better Life


Part 2: True or False

Circle the right answer:

  1. People with learning disabilities never have mental health problems.

    • True / False

  2. Anxiety and depression can sometimes be missed.

    • True / False

  3. Talking openly about mental health makes it easier to ask for help.

    • True / False

  4. Poor mental health can affect friendships, decisions, and schoolwork.

    • True / False


Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the right word to complete each sentence:

  1. Awareness helps people get the ______ support.
    (wrong / right)

  2. Teachers, parents, and doctors can help ______ problems early.
    (spot / ignore)

  3. With support, people feel ______ and more confident.
    (happier / worse)


Part 4: Discussion Questions

Talk about these with a partner or group:

  1. Why is it important to notice mental health problems early?

  2. How can we make people feel less afraid of asking for help?

  3. What helps you when you feel stressed or worried?

Easy Read PowerPoint: Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness (with Symbols)

 Easy Read Ld Mh· other



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## Slide 1: Title Slide
**Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness**
🧠 ❤️ πŸŽ“

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## Slide 2: Why it Matters
- Many people with a learning disability also have **mental health problems**. 🧠
- Problems like **anxiety** or **depression** can be missed. 😟
- Awareness helps people get the **right support**. 🀝

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## Slide 3: Challenges People Face
- Learning and mental health are often **linked**. πŸ”—
- Struggles can make people feel **sad** or **worried**. 😒
- People may face **stress** and feel **different**. ⚡
- Poor mental health affects **friendships** 🀝, **decisions** πŸ“, and **schoolwork** πŸ“š.

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## Slide 4: Why Awareness Helps – Early Help
- Teachers πŸ‘©‍🏫, parents πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘§, and doctors πŸ‘¨‍⚕️ can **spot problems early**.
- This means support starts **sooner**. ⏰

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## Slide 5: Why Awareness Helps – Less Stigma
- Talking openly πŸ’¬ makes it **okay** to ask for help.
- Reduces **shame** or **fear**. 🚫😨

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## Slide 6: Why Awareness Helps – Better Support
- People get the **right help** πŸ› ️ and **reasonable adjustments** πŸ“.

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## Slide 7: Why Awareness Helps – Better Life
- With support, people feel **happier** 😊.
- More **confident** πŸ’ͺ.
- Do better in **school and life** πŸŽ“ 🌟.

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## Slide 8: Why Awareness Helps – Correct Diagnosis
- Problems are not just blamed on the disability ❌.
- People get the **right care** ✅ for their **mental health** 🧠.

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## Slide 9: Summary
**Awareness = Understanding 🀝 + Support πŸ› ️ + Better Life 🌟**

⭐ Easy Read: Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness

 

Why it Matters

  • Many people with a learning disability also have mental health problems like anxiety or depression.

  • These problems are sometimes missed or thought to be part of the disability.

  • Awareness helps people get the right support at the right time.

(🧠 mental health symbol, πŸŽ“ school, ❤️ well-being)


Challenges People Face

  • Learning and mental health are linked.
    Struggling at school or with everyday tasks can make people feel sad or worried.

  • Stress is higher.
    People may fear being judged, feel different, or find daily life harder.

  • Poor mental health makes life harder.
    It can affect friendships, decisions, and schoolwork.

(😟 sad face, πŸ“š books, 🀝 friendship)


Why Awareness Helps

✅ Early Help

  • Teachers, parents, and doctors can spot problems early.

  • This means support starts sooner.

(πŸ‘©‍🏫 teacher, ⏰ clock)

✅ Less Stigma

  • Talking openly makes it okay to ask for help.

  • Reduces shame or fear.

(πŸ’¬ speech bubble, 🚫 stigma symbol)

✅ Better Support

  • People get the right help and reasonable adjustments.

(πŸ› ️ toolkit, πŸ“ support plan)

✅ Better Life

  • With support, people feel happier, more confident, and do better in school and life.

(😊 happy face, 🌟 star, πŸŽ“ graduation cap)

✅ Correct Diagnosis

  • Awareness makes sure problems are not just blamed on the disability.

  • People get the right care for their mental health.

(πŸ” magnifying glass, ✅ check mark)


πŸ‘‰ In short:
Learning disability and mental health awareness means understanding, support, and a better life for everyone.

Why Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness Matters?

 


Many people with learning disabilities also experience mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. These often go undiagnosed or are mistaken for part of the disability itself. Raising awareness is essential because it leads to early intervention, reduces stigma, and ensures appropriate support—improving academic progress, social well-being, and overall quality of life.


High Co-occurrence and Impact

Intertwined Challenges

  • Learning disabilities and mental health conditions are often connected.

  • Struggles with schoolwork, communication, or daily tasks can lead to feelings of inadequacy, stress, anxiety, or depression.

Increased Stressors

  • People with learning disabilities may face greater stress due to fear of judgment, difficulty with independence, or feeling isolated from peers.

Negative Outcomes

  • Poor mental health can impact decision-making, self-esteem, relationships, and educational achievement.


Why Awareness is Crucial

1. Early Intervention

  • Awareness helps teachers, parents, and healthcare providers notice signs of mental health difficulties early.

  • This leads to timely support, especially important in school settings.

2. Reduces Stigma

  • Talking openly about learning disabilities and mental health helps normalize these conversations.

  • Reducing stigma encourages individuals to seek help without fear of judgment.

3. Better Support

  • Understanding the link between learning disabilities and mental health makes it possible to provide tailored strategies, services, and reasonable adjustments.

4. Improves Quality of Life

  • Access to the right mental health support improves well-being, self-confidence, and opportunities for success.

5. Addresses Misattributions

  • Awareness ensures that mental health needs are not dismissed as “just part of the disability.”

  • This leads to accurate diagnoses and the right care.

Easy Read Ld Mh· other

 

# Easy Read PowerPoint: Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness

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## Slide 1: Title Slide
**Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness**
(🧠 ❤️ πŸŽ“)

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## Slide 2: Why it Matters
- Many people with a learning disability also have **mental health problems**.
- Problems like **anxiety** or **depression** can be missed.
- Awareness helps people get the **right support**.

(🧠 mental health, ❤️ well-being, πŸŽ“ school)

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## Slide 3: Challenges People Face
- Learning and mental health are often **linked**.
- Struggles can make people feel **sad** or **worried**.
- People may face **stress** and feel **different**.
- Poor mental health affects **friendships**, **decisions**, and **schoolwork**.

(😟 sad face, 🀝 friends, πŸ“š books)

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## Slide 4: Why Awareness Helps – Early Help
- Teachers, parents, and doctors can **spot problems early**.
- This means support starts **sooner**.

(πŸ‘©‍🏫 teacher, ⏰ clock)

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## Slide 5: Why Awareness Helps – Less Stigma
- Talking openly makes it **okay** to ask for help.
- Reduces **shame** or **fear**.

(πŸ’¬ speech bubble, 🚫 stigma)

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## Slide 6: Why Awareness Helps – Better Support
- People get the **right help** and **reasonable adjustments**.

(πŸ› ️ toolkit, πŸ“ support plan)

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## Slide 7: Why Awareness Helps – Better Life
- With support, people feel **happier**.
- More **confident**.
- Do better in **school and life**.

(😊 happy face, 🌟 star, πŸŽ“ cap)

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## Slide 8: Why Awareness Helps – Correct Diagnosis
- Problems are not just blamed on the disability.
- People get the **right care** for their **mental health**.

(πŸ” magnifying glass, ✅ check mark)

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## Slide 9: Summary
**Awareness = Understanding + Support + Better Life**

(🀝 understanding, πŸ› ️ support, 🌟 better life)

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