Summary of needs and disabilities
People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn and may need support to understand information and interact with other people. The level of support someone needs depends on the individual. However, someone with a severe or profound learning disability may need fulltime support with every aspect of their life – they may also have physical disabilities. People with certain specific conditions can have a learning disability too. It’s important to remember that with the right support, most people with a learning disability in the UK can lead independent lives.
More information on needs and disabilities is available here: Additional resources – SEND Local Offer
To find out about other conditions:
Contact, the charity for families with disabled children have a list of different conditions that includes many not listed here: Conditions Archive | Contact
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - Symptoms - NHS
Auditory processing disorder (APD) - NHS
Developmental co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) in children - NHS
Dyscalculia - British Dyslexia Association
Dysgraphia and Dyslexia | Dyslexia UK
Fragile X Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD
GDD - Global Development Delay | Mencap
HI - Hearing Impairment | Identifying deafness in children
ODD - Oppositional Defiant Disorder - Child Mind Institute
Tourette Syndrome | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke