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What is a learning disability?

Find out what a learning disability is and what it means for the estimated 1.5 million people who have one.

Learning disabilities: coping with a diagnosis

How a learning disability is diagnosed, and sources of support if you are told your child has one.

Coping with challenging behaviour

Find out about possible causes for challenging behaviour, where to get help and how to cope.

'My learning disability'

Sinead, 25, a charity worker, has a learning disability. She describes the support she receives in her job and from her family.

'My life with Asperger syndrome'

Michael Cooke, 22, talks about his life with Asperger syndrome, his job at an arts centre and his ambitions.

'My daughter and Down's syndrome'

Monica Rivers describes family life with her six-year-old daughter Ayesha, who has Down's syndrome.

Learning disabilities: education

Information about the support available to meet special educational needs, in or out of school.

Learning disabilities: help your child learn

Two experts offer tips to help your child reach their potential if they have a learning disability.

Learning disabilities: requesting a statement

How to request an assessment if you feel your child needs a statement of special educational needs.

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Living with autism

Find out about getting a diagnosis for autism, the help available and experiences of people with the condition.

Raising a disabled child

If your child is ill or disabled, read the parent carers' section of Carers Direct for advice on how to get support.

Getting the message

Advice on developing ways to help you communicate with someone who has trouble understanding, speaking or hearing.

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