If you've always felt distracted and misunderstood, and thus have struggled at work and in your relationships, it could be a sign you have a learning disability as an adult. While the issue has ...

Quality statement Young people and adults with a learning disability have an annual health check that includes a review of mental health problems.

The review of patients with both aphasia and learning disabilities showed families with unusually high rates of learning problems, especially dyslexia.

Rationale Children, young people and adults with a learning disability are at higher risk of mental health problems than the general population. Standard evidence-based psychological interventions are ...

This book explores how adults with learning difficulties might benefit from psychodynamic counselling. As Sheila Hollins comments in her introduction: “The major barrier in the way of providing ...

Language-related learning disabilities are problems that interfere with age-appropriate communication, including speaking, listening, reading, spelling, and writing.

When it comes to understanding and supporting someone with a learning disability with their mental health, the conversation goes quiet.

Adults with disabilities in NI are twice as likely to be unemployed as those without a disability, a report finds.

GPs were today urged to widen testing for an incurable genetic condition, often mistaken for autism, that can cause learning disabilities.

Adults with learning disabilities and other complex needs face a range of sleep issues that can profoundly impact their overall quality of life. As nurses, it is necessary to understand the role that ...

Language-related learning disabilities are problems that interfere with age-appropriate communication, including speaking, listening, reading, spelling, and writing.