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SpLD: Specific Learning Difficulty or Learning Difference? Time for a Rethink.
ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia — Is It Time to Change the Language We Use About Neurodivergent Children? For many years, teachers and practitioners have been using the acronym SpLD to describe a group of ‘difficulties’ which make it challenging to succeed in the classroom. The most common SpLDs are dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder ADHD, attention deficit disorder ADD, dyscalculia and dysgraphia. The word ‘specific’ refers to the nature
Julianne Miller
Mar 3, 20172 min read
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