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What you need to know about Learning Disabilities

What is Learning Disability?

Learning disability includes the presence of a significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information …….

Learning Disabilities

What are the effects and signs?

The most obvious manifestation of learning disability is low performance in all intellectual tasks …….

Effects of learning disabilities

How is it assessed?

Learning disability may be identified after birth by hospital doctors …....

Assessment of learning disabilities

How is it treated and managed?

Treatment for children involves, Education, Leisure and recreation, Psychological therapies …….

Treatment for learning disabilities

What evidence is available?

A Multidisciplinary community team may provide information about disability and needs, clinical features, treatment …….

Evidence

How long will the needs last?

Prognosis and duration of the award