Learning disability (LD) is a descriptive diagnosis or concept, not a disease or illness. It does not infer a particular aetiology. Social functioning is an integral part of the diagnosis. It is important to understand that it is different from mental illness – a person with a learning disability can also develop mental illness. Learning disability as a concept is also different from \u2018learning difficulties’, which generally refers to specific learning problems (e.g. dyslexia), rather than a global impairment of intellect and function. It is also important to realise that issues associated with LD are not specific to psychiatry.<\/p>\n
Handout<\/strong> Blog<\/strong> Internal video resources<\/strong> External links<\/strong> A short information film by NHS Westminster talking about the services they provide for people with learning disabilities, in particular around physical and sexual health.
\nLearning disability handout<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLink to blog posts featuring learning disability<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n— Wikipedia article on learning disability
\n<\/a>— Royal College of Psychiatrists leaflet<\/a> on learning disabilities<\/p>\n
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