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This is a handy guide to the topics you need to know about whether studying or working in the field of learning disabilities. The A-Z format allows you to “dip in” and quickly find relevant information on topics ranging from Autism to Rights and from Advocacy to Challenging Behaviors.
Introduction
Causes
Definition
The reasons why an individual may be identified as a person with a learning disability are many and varied, sometimes not known and often multifactorial, having biological, sociological and psychological influences. But what does the term ‘learning disability’ mean? One of the most widely used definitions of learning disability is taken from the World Health Organisation (WHO). They state that a learning disability, or ‘mental retardation’, is: ‘a condition of arrested or incomplete development of the mind, which is especially characterized by impairment of skills manifested during the developmental period, skills which contribute to the overall level of intelligence, i.e. cognitive, language, motor and social abilities. Retardation can occur with or without any other mental or physical condition’ (WHO, 2007).
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