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All “Learning Difficulties” articles

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Supporting children with Auditory Processing Difficulties (APD)

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A child with APD struggles to register and make sense of what they hear which means school can be challenging. Here’s how to help.

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Makaton

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Makaton is a sign language using symbols, signs and speech. It can help develop communication skills like attention and listening.

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Special schools

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Special schools have smaller classes, more individual attention and staff with excellent understanding of the needs of children.

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Classroom help for children with special needs

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Children with SEN may require additional support in the classroom. Read about what you are entitled to and how you get it.

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Global Developmental Delay

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A child making progress at a slower rate than peers may have global development delay. Here’s how to help them in school and home.

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La Maturité Suisse

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"La Matu" is the qualification earned by Swiss students towards the end of their time at secondary school.

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Learning difficulties

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Children with learning difficulties may appear immature, not mix with their peers and struggle with literacy and numeracy skills.