Learning Disability

Advice and Support

Finding the right information and support for you can be confusing

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Welcome to our advice and support page for people with learning disabilities for adults & children.

Adults

You can find lots of useful information and resources below.

Children

You can find lots of useful information and recourses below.

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What is a learning disability?

A learning disability is different for everyone. No two people with a learning disability are the same.
 
Learning disabilities usually become apparent in childhood, but some people are not diagnosed until they are adults. Learning disabilities are lifelong conditions. 

Someone with a learning disability might take longer to learn new things or understand complex information. They may learn in a different way, or need information presented to them in lots of different ways. 

This could affect someone’s ability to do lots of everyday things, like managing money or socialising. 

Many people with learning disabilities can live independently. Other people might need more support with day-to-day life.  

Other useful links

Learning disabilities – Sense

Learning disabilities – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Learning disability support – Mind

Living with a disability | Childline

NHS England » Learning disability and autism