{"id":108279,"date":"2019-05-09T11:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T10:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/?p=108279"},"modified":"2023-03-13T16:02:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T16:02:59","slug":"types-of-learning-difficulties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/types-of-learning-difficulties.htm","title":{"rendered":"Types of Learning Difficulties – Time to Get Tested?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By: Alan Levine<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Does your child<\/a> not seem to be progressing like his or her classmates? And you are wondering if it\u2019s because of a learning difficulty? Or is it you yourself who is struggling? <\/span><\/p>\n

What is a learning difficulty?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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A learning difficulty is neurological. Your brain takes in and processes information differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The ways of learning that are prioritised in our modern world don\u2019t match<\/strong> the way you yourself learn, and you end up struggling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning difficulties don\u2019t mean you have a low IQ. <\/strong>Most people with learning difficulties have normal or above normal IQ results and can do quite well in school, except for in one or two areas. They might be creative<\/a> and good at comprehension, finding ways to get by despite their challenges. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because of this, you can have learning difficulties and not even realise it<\/strong>, instead calling yourself ‘lazy’ or ‘different’.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[Exhausted by your parenting struggles<\/a>? Feel like there is nobody who understands your frustrations? Consider talking to an online therapist<\/a> <\/span>who gets it, and provides the support you need.]\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Learning difficulty vs learning disability<\/h2>\n

In America, what is seen as a ‘learning difficulty’ here in the UK, like, say, dyslexia,<\/strong> can still be called a ‘disability’ or an ‘intellectual disability’ instead.<\/p>\n

Even in the UK you’ll find varying definitions. This is due to a growing understanding of learning challenges and to the politics around terminology. There is a move towards dropping the term ‘difficulty’ altogether in favour of ‘differences’, and many educational psychotherapists here use the term, ‘specific learning difference’, or ‘SpLD’<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But in general the difference between ‘disability’ and ‘difficulty’ is still seen as one of intellect and coping.<\/strong> If it’s a learning difficulty, you might struggle, but you can still cope and have an independent life. A learning disability affects intellect to the point you can’t manage independently but need support for your day-to-day life.<\/p>\n

**Note that the British Royal College of Psychiatrists, however, uses learning disabilities the same as above, but calls learning differences and difficulties “specific learning disabilities’.<\/em><\/p>\n

Do only children have learning difficulties?<\/h2>\n
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By: KOMUnews<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Recognition and support for many learning disorders is modern, and for many just was not available when they were at school<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Were you seen as a ‘problem child’, or written off as ‘different’ because of a ‘high IQ’? <\/strong>If you\u00a0 struggle with reading, writing, or maths as an adult, you might have an unrecognised learning difficulty and can still get tested.<\/p>\n

Further signs of a learning difficulty<\/h2>\n

Further signs of an adult with a learning difficulty can include <\/strong>that you:<\/p>\n