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Inclusive theatre: tackling stigma and facilitating discussion

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 stigma.

Interview: 'Oliver McGowan's name should be given to autism and learning disability training'

Oliver McGowan died after being given antipsychotic medicine against his and his family's wishes. His mother speaks exclusively to LDT.

The benefits of therapeutic horse riding for autistic children

Recent research shows that therapeutic horse riding has many benefits for autistic children: from a reduction in hyperactivity, to an improvement in word fluency.

Can cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) work for those with learning disabilities?

Explores whether CBT can be adapted and used effectively for people with learning disabilities.

Searching for a diagnosis

Receiving a diagnosis of a learning disability can be crucial for an individual, and screening tools can help to achieve this, as Dr Karen McKenzie explains.

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Inclusive theatre: tackling stigma and facilitating discussion

Interview: 'Oliver McGowan's name should be given to autism and learning disability training'

The benefits of therapeutic horse riding for autistic children

Can cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) work for those with learning disabilities?

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Learning disability features

Inclusive theatre: tackling stigma and facilitating discussion

Interview: 'Oliver McGowan's name should be given to autism and learning disability training'

The benefits of therapeutic horse riding for autistic children

Can cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) work for those with learning disabilities?

From the archive

Searching for a diagnosis