Learning Disabilities Support & Education Hub
Supporting Every Learner
This hub is the practical companion to your Learning Disabilities Hub – Main. Here we focus on how to support students with learning disabilities across school, home, and community settings — using ND-friendly, strengths-based approaches.
Use this page to find strategies, printable tools, and collaboration ideas for teachers, parents, and support workers.
Support Areas
Teaching Strategies
Make learning visual, step-by-step, and predictable.
- Chunk instructions
- Offer worked examples
- Use visuals and colour coding
- Allow extra processing time
Classroom Accommodations
Small changes = big access.
- Preferential seating
- Extra time for tasks/tests
- Alternate format (audio / visual)
- Quiet or low-stim space
Therapies & Professionals
Work alongside trained specialists.
- OT for motor / organisation
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Educational Psychology
- School SENCO / LSC support
Assistive Technology
Tools to reduce cognitive load.
- Text-to-speech & speech-to-text
- Reading pens / overlays
- Graphic organisers
- Visual scheduling apps
Family & Teacher Collaboration
Everyone on the same page.
- Home–school communication logs
- Shared goals
- Strengths-first language
- Student voice included
ND-Friendly Learning Environments
Reduce overwhelm, increase belonging.
- Clear routines
- Visual timetables
- Calm corners / regulation tools
- Flexible seating
Language Matters 💜
Use language that supports identity and dignity. Try:
- ✅ “Learner with a learning disability” or “neurodivergent learner”
- ✅ “Needs support with reading / maths / processing”
- 🚫 Avoid: “slow,” “behind,” “not trying”
- ✅ Focus on access, not blame
When in doubt: “What will help this learner succeed today?”
Downloads & Classroom Tools
Grab the ready-to-use tools to build inclusive classrooms.
Inclusive Teaching Checklist (PDF) Accommodations Planner Calm-Corner Visual Cards