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Culture and Wellbeing: Learning Disabilities

Guide to support events in the Library, College and the wider environment.
About Learning Disabilities
The term "Learning disability" covers a wide spectrum of conditions which can impacts each person differently.
It is commonly believed that a learning disability occurs due to the development of a person's brain being affected either before they were born, during their birth or in their early childhood.
They usually results in the intellectual ability of a person to be affected, and for them to have difficulties with some everyday activities.
While a person with a learning disability may require more time and support to learn or develop new skills, it does not mean it is beyond them.

Books for Teachers and Support Staff

Learning from People with Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia Friendly Font

The following list of books use a Dyslexia friendly typeface and page layout. All these books are from the Reading Collection (RC) or the Young Adult (RCY) collection. Ask the library if you would like to see more of these books. 

Cultural Capital: Dyslexia friendly font

Databases, Journals and Websites

Issues Online
MEDLINE
SocINDEX
Journal Of Research in Special Educational Needs
Support for Learning
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disability Quarterly
British Journal of Learning Disabilities
Insights on Learning Disabilities
Turning Research into Practice
National Health Service
MENCAP
British Institute of Learning Difficulties
Public Health England
Can I tell you about …
This illustrated series of books is excellent at explaining various mental and physical conditions in a clear, concise, and compassionate manner. The series does not shy away from tackling the difficult issues involved and seeks to help explain the complexities of each topic in a way that is accessible for children and young people, parents, and professionals.
The following are a selection of the titles available for you to borrow from the library :
These titles are available to read online: