November 2018

The largest in-depth study of cognitive abilities in people with Down’s syndrome means that clinical trials for preventing Alzheimer's disease may be possible. 
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United Response is inviting the public to come along to a special four-week-long photography exhibition showcasing disability talent. 
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Joanne Hall has been working for United Response, a disability charity, and is celebrating her 15th anniversary with the charity this month.
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Victoria Baynton-Williams looks at how school and the educational path chosen for a child with a learning disability can shape their future.
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A crisis looms for special educational needs children services in meeting the demand for support, councils warn.
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Having an autistic spectrum disorder, learning disability, or mental health problem should not prohibit someone from enjoying cultural events such as theatre. A playhouse in Nottingham is using theatre to facilitate discussion and tackle…
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Rashmi Becker discusses the role of the support worker in bridging the gap between learning disability policy and practice. 
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Oliver McGowan died after being given antipsychotic medicine against his and his family's wishes. His mother speaks exclusively to LDT. 
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Shift8' supports adults with learning disabilities to showcase existing skills and learn new ones too showing the importance of integrations.
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Recent research shows that therapeutic horse riding has many benefits for autistic children: from a reduction in hyperactivity, to an improvement in word fluency. 
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