Learning Disabilities
Definition of Learning Disabilities as it relates to Education, Vocational Education, English Language Learning
Learning Disabilities: A condition characterized by difficulties in acquiring, processing, and applying new knowledge despite normal intelligence and education opportunities. This category includes various specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia (difficulty with reading and writing), dyscalculia (mathematical disability), dysgraphia (impaired handwriting skills) and auditory or visual processing disorders that impact language-based learning, vocational education, and English language learning. These disabilities often require specialized instructional methods, accommodations, and support to facilitate learning and development.
External Links
- [LearningDisabilities.net] Guide to Vision and Learning Difficulties - Optometrists.org
- [ldau.org] Learning Disabilities Utah | Learning Disibilities Association of Utah
- [ldonline.com] LD OnLine | All About Learning Disabilities and ADHD
- [dimensions-uk.org] Dimensions | Supporting People with Learning Disabilities Autism
- [Prentice.org] The Prentice School - School for Language-Based Learning Disabilities
- [upmo.org] Upward Mobility Ltd | Opportunities For People with Learning Disabilities
- [loqw.com] Learning Opportunities Quality Works - Disabilities, Services
- [ldaamerica.org] Learning Disabilities Association of America – Support. Educate. Advocate.
- [riverviewschool.org] Riverview School | Private school for students with learning disabilities in Cape Cod, MA
- [acld.org] Homepage | Adults Children with Learning Developmental Disabilities
- [nvld.net] NVLD Home | The NVLD Project | Non-Verbal Learning Disability
- [thera.co.uk] Thera Trust | Supporting people with a learning disability
- [rpfi.org] Richmond Psychosocial Foundation International – RPFI specializes in providing high quality support to its residents who have a range of complex emotional, mental health and learning disability needs in accordance with agreed standards for that specific service and the specific service user
- [avenuesgroup.org.uk] Support for people with learning disability, autism and ABI - Avenues Group
- [dosh.org] Dosh – Financial Advocacy – Dosh supports people with a learning disability to be able to manage their money.