SLDs, or Specific Learning Disorders refer to a group of neurodevelopmental conditions that affect how individuals process information and learn in specific areas, such as reading, writing, or mathematics. Each person with an SLD has a distinct way of engaging with learning, which can present unique challenges but also highlight individual strengths and talents.

Specific Learning Disorders include dyslexia, which affects reading and language processing; dyscalculia, which impacts mathematical understanding; and dysgraphia, which influences written expression and fine motor skills.

Viewing SLDs through a neurodivergent lens emphasizes that these differences are not deficits but variations in how the brain functions. With a positive pathway for support and strategies tailored to their needs, individuals with SLDs can thrive academically and creatively, enabling them to reach their goals in school, higher education and their workplace and career.