Some students who have no obvious physical or mental impairment can have trouble managing tasks necessary for learning, such as concentrating, keeping still, making themselves clear or understanding tasks set in class. Almost all schools will be able to help, either by using specialists to diagnose the problem or by helping teachers and parents to determine ways of coping. Some schools have developed special expertise in handling one or more learning difficulties.
There are also several organisations that assist parents:
For further information, visit the Learning Difficulties Australia website.
Membership is free and has many benefits, including: