Learning difficulties
Learning difficulties

What is a learning difficulty?
There are lots of different learning difficulties.

Some examples of learning difficulties are:
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dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty. People who have dyslexia can find it hard to read, write and spell.
- dyscalculia.

Someone might have a learning difficulty, or more than 1 learning difficulty.

Having a learning difficulty is different for everyone.

If you have a learning difficulty, you might need a lot of help with it.

Or you might not need much help with it.

Learning difficulties and learning disability
A learning difficulty is not the same as a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
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Some people with a learning difficulty might also have a learning disability.

How do I know if my child has a learning difficulty?
The signs of a learning difficulty often start when you are a child.

If someone has a learning difficulty they might find it difficult to learn in a classroom with lots of other children.

Help
You can contact the Learning Disability helpline for more information and support:
- email Helpline@mencap.org.uk
- phone 0808 808 1111