Friday, 19 September 2025

Easy Read: Key Words You Need to Know

 



Learning Disability

  • A learning disability is when the brain works in a different way.

  • It makes learning new things harder, but it does not mean someone is not smart.

  • People with learning disabilities can be very clever.

  • It can affect:

    • Reading → Dyslexia

    • Writing → Dysgraphia

    • Maths → Dyscalculia

    • Language (listening, speaking, understanding)

    • Planning and making decisions


Mental Health

  • Mental health is about how we think, feel, and act.

  • It is part of our overall health.

  • Mental health can change over time.

  • It is affected by:

    • Family history (genetics)

    • Life experiences

    • Lifestyle (food, sleep, exercise)

Two types:

  • Mental health conditions → serious problems with mood, thinking, or behaviour.

  • Mental distress → feelings of worry, stress, or being upset.


Advocacy

  • Advocacy means speaking up for yourself or others.

  • It is about defending rights and making sure voices are heard.

Types of advocacy:

  • Self-advocacy → speaking up for yourself.

  • Community advocacy → groups and organisations working together.

  • Legislative advocacy → working to change laws and policies.


Counseling

  • Counseling is talking with a trained helper (a counselor).

  • The aim is to:

    • Talk about problems

    • Find ways to cope

    • Build confidence and self-esteem

  • Counseling is usually for a short time.

  • It can help with:

    • Anxiety

    • Stress

    • Depression

    • Relationship problems

    • Grief and life changes


Mentoring

  • Mentoring is when a mentor (experienced person) helps a mentee (less experienced person).

  • The mentor gives advice, guidance, and encouragement.

  • It helps the mentee:

    • Learn skills

    • Build confidence

    • Grow in their career or personal life

  • The mentee sets goals and the mentor supports them.


Coaching

  • Coaching helps people reach their personal or work goals.

  • A coach does not need to be an expert in your job.

  • A coach asks questions and helps you find your own answers.

  • Coaching is about the future:

    • What do you want to achieve?

    • How can you get there?

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