What Are Learning Disabilities?
What are mental disabilities? What is autism & neurodiversity?
What is a learning disability?
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A learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities, such as household tasks, socialising, or managing money, which affects a person throughout their life.
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People with a learning disability may need support to develop new skills, understand information, or interact with others, and the level of support required varies depending on the severity, ranging from mild to profound.
What is a mental disability?
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A mental disability is a condition that results from a mental impairment, such as a mental disorder, intellectual disability, or neurodevelopmental disorder, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
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Conditions that may be considered mental disabilities include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, personality disorders, and some forms of self-harming behaviour.
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What is Autism?
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Autism, formally known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts socially, and experiences the world around them.
It is characterized by persistent challenges in social interaction and communication, alongside restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities. The term "spectrum" reflects the wide variation in how autism presents, with each individual having a unique combination of strengths, challenges, and needs.
What Does Neurodiversity Mean?
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Neurodiversity is the concept that there is natural variation in how people’s brains work, and that there is no single "correct" way for the brain to function. It is an umbrella term used to describe neurological differences that diverge from the dominant societal standards of "normal," including conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, and others.
