Learning disability

A learning disability is when a person isn't able to understand new or complex information, learn new skills or cope on their own as well as expected. Someone with a learning disability may need specialist care and support.

Dyslexia
Dyslexia
Teaching your child good eating skills
Teaching your child good eating skills
What is a learning disability?
What is a learning disability?
Managing weight with a learning disability
Managing weight with a learning disability

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