Conditions We Treat

Specific Learning Disorders in Children and Young People

Assessment and personalised support for children and young people experiencing persistent difficulties with reading, written expression or mathematics.

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Understanding Specific Learning Disorders

Learning Difficulties Are Not a Measure of Intelligence

Specific learning disorders are neurodevelopmental conditions involving persistent difficulties learning and using particular academic skills, despite access to appropriate teaching and opportunities to learn.

Reading

Difficulties with accurate or fluent reading, recognising words, decoding or understanding written information. This may be associated with dyslexia.

Written Expression

Difficulties with spelling, grammar, handwriting, organising written work or expressing ideas clearly in writing.

Mathematics

Difficulties understanding numbers, recalling mathematical facts or completing calculations. This may be associated with dyscalculia.

A child may experience difficulties in one area or across several academic skills.

Possible Signs of Specific Learning Disorders

What Might Parents, Caregivers or Teachers Notice?

  • Reading that is slow, effortful or inaccurate
  • Difficulty recognising or decoding words
  • Avoiding reading or written activities
  • Frequent spelling difficulties
  • Difficulty organising ideas in writing
  • Handwriting that requires significant effort
  • Difficulty understanding numbers or mathematical concepts
  • Difficulty remembering mathematical facts
  • Taking longer to complete homework or examinations
  • Becoming tired or frustrated during academic tasks
  • A difference between verbal understanding and written performance
  • Increased anxiety or reduced confidence relating to schoolwork

Individual signs do not confirm a specific learning disorder and may have other educational, developmental or emotional explanations.

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Learning Across Everyday School Life

When Academic Tasks Require Additional Effort

A specific learning disorder can affect classroom participation, homework, examinations and confidence at school.

A child may understand the lesson but find it difficult to demonstrate their knowledge through reading, writing or mathematics. Tasks may take longer to complete and require more concentration, which can lead to tiredness, frustration or avoidance. These difficulties should not be interpreted as a lack of intelligence, effort or motivation.

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Our Approach

How Hiba Can Help

Hiba by Anthalora supports children experiencing persistent difficulties with reading, written expression or mathematics.

Support may include targeted learning strategies, classroom recommendations, appropriate adjustments and guidance for families and schools. Psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or therapeutically informed education may also contribute where additional needs are identified.

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How We Support

Personalised Educational Support

Following assessment, recommendations may include targeted learning strategies, classroom adjustments, assistive tools and guidance for families and schools.

Where additional needs are identified, support may also involve psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy or therapeutically informed education.

Recommendations will be based on the child's individual learning profile rather than applying the same approach to every learner.

The Clinical Pathway

The Care Journey

Every family receives a clear and structured journey, from the first referral through to personalised intervention and ongoing progress reviews.

A family, GP or school gets in touch. We listen carefully and gently open the door to support.

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Looking for Guidance About Learning Difficulties?

If your child is experiencing persistent difficulties with reading, writing or mathematics, our team can help you understand the available assessment and support pathways.