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Poor sleep in infants and children has been linked to an array of problems, from aggression to poor school performance to diabetes, obesity and suicide. Our expert reviews the science.
People with learning disabilities need to have a say in the government policy that rules their lives.
Numerous measures are in place to help young disabled children thrive, but the transition beyond school can be a difficult one. Here are some tips for families to help their children prepare for life beyond.
The story of a six-year-old boy with dyslexia who, with support from friends and teachers, became a successful professor. Now he teaches teachers how to help children like him.
For many disabled students, college is the first time that they're put to the test of making their own way. The experience can be challenging, but there are strategies to help ease the way.
Private companies are building new inpatient units – the state has been trying to reduce them for the last five years.
They've been deeply affected by austerity, so it's more important than ever for people with learning disabilities to have their say on June 8.
The development of 'handedness' and language are closely linked.
Non-verbal learning disability is a complex neurological learning disability that becomes more obvious with age. Here are the signs to look out for.
Why it's harder to find love with a learning difficulty.
The most shocking moments of the true crime documentary Making a Murderer depict two police officers gently coaxing a softly spoken teenager to recount his role in a vicious crime. Warning: spoilers ahead.
The predictable path into prison for Aboriginal people with disabilities is preventable. Here are some solutions.
There is a double standard in public attitudes towards people with a learning disability.
On July 26, America celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law and its predecessors changed the lives of those with disabilities. This is Jim's story.
A new report into progress made since the Winterbourne View abuse scandal says despite call for radical change, not much has been happening.
Around 40% of Australian women drink alcohol while pregnant, despite medical guidelines recommending they don't.
If the brain processes words and mathematical symbols differently, why not musical symbols too?
Mention the terms "intellectual giftedness" and "learning disability" and there is a general understanding of what each term means. However most people are unaware that in many circumstances the two can go hand in hand.
For some children, despite having no known physical or mental disability, learning to read, write, spell, do maths, dress, throw and catch a ball, or organise themselves presents significant challenges…
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