When we talk about learning differences, varied ways the brain processes information that affect how someone learns, remembers, or focuses. Also known as specific learning disabilities, these aren’t about intelligence—they’re about how the brain is wired differently. A kid with dyslexia, a common learning difference that makes reading and spelling harder, even when someone is bright and tries hard isn’t lazy. A student with ADHD, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects focus, impulse control, and task follow-through isn’t disruptive on purpose. And a child with autism, a neurotype that changes how someone experiences sensory input, communication, and social cues isn’t being difficult—they’re navigating a world not built for their brain.
These aren’t rare exceptions. One in five students has a learning difference of some kind. Many go unnoticed until they start struggling in school, not because they’re falling behind, but because the system expects everyone to learn the same way. That’s where understanding matters. Visual aids help kids with dyslexia. Movement breaks reset attention for those with ADHD. Predictable routines reduce anxiety for autistic learners. It’s not about fixing them—it’s about changing how we teach, talk, and support them. You don’t need a degree in education to make a difference. Sometimes it’s just giving a choice: "Do you want to write this out or record it?" Or saying, "Let’s try this again with pictures." Small shifts create big results.
What you’ll find below isn’t theory. It’s real advice from parents, teachers, and students who’ve been there. From how many hours to actually study for GCSEs without burning out, to what to do in the hour before an exam when your brain feels frozen, to how to handle stubborn behavior in a child who’s overwhelmed—every post here comes from lived experience. No fluff. No jargon. Just what works.
Having a learning disability doesn't mean you're less smart. Many brilliant people have dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences. Their brains work differently-and that’s often their greatest strength.
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