A learning disability (also know as an intellectual disability) is a reduced intellectual ability that results in difficulty with everyday activities. Its severity can range from mild to severe and it affects individuals for their whole life. People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn and may need support to develop new skills, understand complicated information and interact with other people.
A learning difficulty instead refers to an individual’s difficulty in acquiring knowledge or skills such as in dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia. It is important to highlight that although a learning difficulty affects individuals mildly to severely it alone does not affect an individual’s general intellect.
It is possible for a person to have both a learning disability and a learning difficulty. Typically, those children with learning needs are supported by our learning development specialist alongside other members of the team.
At Brainwave we see children with a range of conditions; including those with learning disabilities and learning difficulties. Our experienced multidisciplinary therapy team will take the time to assess your child’s needs before establishing shared goals. We will then use our knowledge to develop and teach you a home-based programme that you can deliver on a regular basis with our ongoing support.
At Brainwave we see children with a range of conditions; including those with learning disabilities and learning difficulties. Our experienced multidisciplinary therapy team will take the time to assess your child’s needs before establishing shared goals. We will then use our knowledge to develop and teach you a home-based programme that you can deliver on a regular basis with our ongoing support.