What is a Learning Disability?
A learning disability affects the way someone learns, communicates
or does some everyday things. Someone has a learning disability all
through their life.
There are many different types of learning disability. They can be
mild, moderate or severe.
Some people with a mild learning disability do not need a lot of
support in their lives. But other people may need support with all
sorts of things, like getting dressed, going shopping, or filling
out forms.
Some people with a learning disability also have a physical
disability.
This can mean they need a lot of support 24 hours a day.
This is known as profound and multiple learning disability.
A learning disability does not stop someone from learning and
achieving a lot in life, if they get the right support.
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