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Adult (19+) | NA | | 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z | | | | | | | | | | Landing Page | Learning Hub | <p>A child with a learning disability has significant challenges with reading, writing and/or math. These learning problems can affect how they perform in school. Learn more about learning disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.</p> | <p>A child with a learning disability has significant challenges with reading, writing and/or math. These learning problems can affect how they perform in school. Learn more about learning disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.<br></p><div class="asset-video">
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<h2 class="panel-title">Dyslexia</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and writing. Learn how to tell if your child has dyslexia and what you can do to help them.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item">
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<h2 class="panel-title">Reading disabilities</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>A reading disability is when a child has significant challenges with reading. Learn about reading disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item">
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<h2 class="panel-title">Mathematics disabilities</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>A math disability is when a child has significant challenges with math. Learn about math disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item">
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<h2 class="panel-title">Living with a learning disability</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learning disabilities can have an impact both at school and at home. Learn how to support your child's emotions and self-esteem, and help manage their disabilities at home and in the classroom.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item">
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