Types
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Epilepsy
The impact of epilepsy at school, and what schools should do to help
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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is the most common, non-genetic cause of learning disability, and it is on the rise. Affected children have a range of difficulties which may include problems with speech, language and communication; gross and fine motor skills; attention deficits; and cognitive deficits. We look at strategies to use at school and at home.
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Fragile X
Fragile X gets its name from an abnormal site on the X chromosome. Its incidence is higher in boys, and they are more severely affected than girls with the condition - about 80 per cent of boys will have learning difficulties compared to one-quarter of girls.
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Moderate learning difficulties
Many children with moderate learning difficulties, or global learning difficulties, can be educated in mainstream schools, but it's not always the best option for them. How to weigh up the decision between mainstream and special schools.
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Severe learning difficulties
Children with severe learning difficulties (SLD) struggle with understanding, learning and remembering new skills. How should they be supported at school?
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