Learning Disability Awareness Training

This learning Disability awareness training course aims to build delegates awareness and understanding of learning disabilities. The course will assist delegates in understanding what it means to have a learning disability and how to support service users with learning disabilities.

Learning Disability Awareness means understanding that people learn and understand things in different ways. The training helps you understand being kind and helping people who might need extra support with learning and understanding certain things. We want to make sure everyone feels included and happy, no matter how they learn. Fill in the enquiry form for group booking and our team will contact you to know your special needs for the course. This ensures we are able to provide tailored contents for your team.

• Course Duration: 2- 3 hours
• Course Level: Level 2
• Certificate: 1-year certificate
• Max Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Mode: Face-to-Face/Blended

Course Structure:

Learning Disabilities 101:

• What are learning disabilities? (Think like different ways minds learn.)
• What causes them? (Think like reasons some minds need extra help.)

Different Learning Styles:

• Explore Down’s syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and others.
• Learn what each needs and how to help them best.

Feeling the Impact:

• See how learning disabilities affect people: body, feelings, talk.
• Understand how families feel and why everyone deserves to belong.

Supporting Together:

• Make personalised plans based on what people need.
• Help them become more independent and feel confident.
• Learn about advocates who help people speak up.

Talking & Caring Right:

• Adjust your words so everyone understands better.
• Listen carefully to build trust and feel connected.
• Give information in ways that are easy to read and hear.

Handling Tough Times:

• Learn what sets people off and when they might need help.
• Discover ways to calm things down peacefully.
• Use positive support to encourage good choices.

Taking Risks & Living Well:

• Understand why some risks are okay for growth.
• Help people make their own choices and be independent.
• Build confidence in them and create a happy, fulfilling life.

Learning Outcome

After completing this Learning Disability course, you’ll be able to:

• Learn what they are, why they happen, and how they can show up.
• Learn about Down’s syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and others. Learn what each needs and how to help.
• Understand how learning disabilities affect people’s bodies, feelings, and how they talk. See how families feel and why everyone deserves to belong.
• Create personal plans based on what people need. Help them become more independent and confident. Learn about support groups who help people speak up.
• Adjust your words so everyone understands. Listen closely to build trust and feel connected. Give information in simple ways that everyone can hear and read.
• Learn what sets people off and when they might need help. Know ways to calm people down peacefully. Use positive support to encourage good choices.
• Understand why some risks are okay for growth. Help people make their own choices and be independent. Build self-esteem and create a happy, fulfilling life.

Course Benefits:

The training will help in the following ways:

• Get a clear understanding of learning disabilities.
• Learn better ways to talk and support people.
• Help individuals reach their full potential.
• Support families and create a welcoming environment for everyone.

Who will conduct the Learning Disability Awareness Training?

These all have an years of first hand care experience and knowledge.
So, you’ll be in great hands! We will let you know who is doing the training in advance

Learning Disability vs Disability Awareness

Learning Disability Awareness:

• What is it about: Learn about learning disabilities like dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD.
• What You’ll Learn: Know what they are, how they affect people, and everyday difficult things they might face.
• Why It Matters: Build understanding, break down bad feelings, and make places more welcoming for everyone.
• Who is it for: This is for anyone who meets people with learning disabilities, like teachers, bosses, families, and friends.

Disability Awareness Training:

• What is it about: See a wider range of disabilities, including physical, seeing, hearing, thinking, and feeling problems.
• What You’ll Learn: Learn more about different disabilities, how they affect people and the world, and rules that help everyone have fair chances.
• Why It Matters: Make sure everyone has access, understands each other, and respects the different ways people are amazing.
• Who is it for: This is for people who work with people with disabilities, like doctors, helpers, and people who make the rules.

The course is CPD approved and you can download your certificate when you are done with the course.

The course is in many languages and the course can be completed within 2 hours.