Specialist Support Learning Services

Research shows that as many as 9% of the population in Ireland may have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SPLD). Many people are diagnosed as having Dyslexia, which impacts on one or more of the basic processes involved in using or understanding written or spoken language.

In fact there is much overlap between the different SPLDs, leading to people having trouble finding the right words to express their ideas and experiencing difficulties in understanding other people's use of language. They may affect a person's ability to interact socially and to understand other people's feelings and emotions. SPLD's can also impact on a person's motor skills and can cause difficulty in undertaking many normal everyday tasks, to varying degrees.

Specific Learning Difficulties include:

• Dyslexia - reading and spelling
  
• Dyspraxia (Developmental Co-ordination Disorder) - fine and/or gross motor skills
  
• Asperger's Syndrome - social and communication skills
  
• Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) - attention and concentration
  

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Links and Resources

• AONTAS
  AONTAS is the Irish National Association of Adult Education, a voluntary membership organisation. It exists to promote the development of a learning... more »
• NALA
  The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) was established in 1980 and since 1985 it has received a grant to operate a national office. NALA is a membership organisation with voluntary... more »
• Learning Difficulties
  The National Learning Network Assessment Service was established in 2003 as a result of a unique partnership between National Learning Network, the Dyscovery... more »
• ACLD
  The ACLD is the parent organization of twenty branches around Ireland set up by parents of children with specific learning difficulties. The aims... more »
• Student Counselling - TCD
  The Centre for Academic Practice and Student Learning (CAPSL) was established in 2003 to assist the College in developing a strong and integrated framework for supporting best... more »
• UCD - Disability Support Service 
  The Disability Support Services offers a range of learning support to students registered with the Service. The aim is to help students develop the skills... more »
• Learning Support Service - TCD
  Our focus is on helping you to help yourself. We help you understand the nature of your learning difficulties and to identify your strengths and challenges. You will be able to talk about and work... more »
•  National College of Ireland - NCI 
  National College of Ireland offers full and part-time courses across its specialist areas of business, human resource management, accountancy, finance, computing and community studies.... more »
• Institute of Technology Blanchardstown 
  The Student Support Service provides a range of financial, academic and personal support for students attending the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown. The Student Support Office staff are available to meet with any student... more »