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Specific learning difficulties in healthcare education: the meaning in the nomenclature
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Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)refers to a group of conditions, which encompasses: dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (Gibbs et al.,2007). In recent years, however, there has been some debate as to the correct terminology for this diagnostic cluster. This in turn creates uncertainty for the non-specialist healthcare educator. The language and term(s) they choose to adopt may hold unintended implications for their learners. Throughout this short article, we therefore explore the variety of terminology surrounding these conditions.We also discuss the potential inferences behind each of these, to better equip teachers to navigate the increasingly diverse world of healthcare education.
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| Contributed by: | WE-R NHS (Workforce and Education Research NHS) |
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| Licence: | More information on licences |
| Last updated: | 30 April 2024 |
| First contributed: | 18 September 2023 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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