Chapter 4 – D

 

• Depression

  • Feeling very sad, hopeless, or uninterested in life

  • Can affect sleep, appetite, energy, and concentration

  • Support: therapy, counselling, medication, family support

• Diabetes

  • Condition affecting blood sugar levels

  • Types:

    • Type 1: body doesn’t make insulin

    • Type 2: body doesn’t use insulin properly

  • Support: medication, healthy diet, exercise, regular monitoring

• Down Syndrome

  • Genetic condition affecting development and learning

  • Can affect physical growth, facial features, and intellectual ability

  • Support: therapy, educational support, medical care

• Dyspraxia

  • Affects coordination, planning, and movement

  • Can make everyday tasks harder (writing, dressing, sports)

  • Support: occupational therapy, physical therapy, learning aids

• Dyslexia

  • Affects reading, spelling, and writing

  • People with dyslexia may have average or above-average intelligence

  • Support: specialist teaching, assistive technology, extra time in exams

• Dysgraphia

  • Affects writing skills, including handwriting and spelling

  • Support: typing, speech-to-text software, occupational therapy

• Dyscalculia

  • Affects understanding and working with numbers

  • Can make maths tasks difficult

  • Support: practical tools, visual aids, specialist teaching

• Developmental Delay

  • Children may develop skills more slowly than expected

  • Can affect speech, movement, learning, or social skills

  • Support: therapy, educational support, medical care