Understanding Learning Difficulties: A Practical Guide for Teachers
January 29, 2026

Practical Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

Every classroom has students who struggle with learning, and as educators, understanding these challenges is key to supporting their success. The Auspeld, Understanding Learning Difficulties is a comprehensive guide designed specifically for teachers, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to help students with learning difficulties and disabilities, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and written expression disorders.

Learning difficulties vs. Learning Disabilities

Not all learning challenges are the same. This guide explains the differences between learning difficulties, often caused by external factors like ineffective instruction or sensory impairment, and learning disabilities, which are neurodevelopmental in origin and persist despite appropriate intervention. Understanding these distinctions helps educators identify students who need targeted support.

This resource provides proven teaching techniques that work for all students, especially those with learning difficulties. Strategies such as explicit instruction, retrieval practice, and structured phonics programs can make a significant impact in literacy and numeracy development.

Key concepts Explained Simply

With clear explanations of essential topics like phonological processing, working memory, and orthographic processing, this guide helps teachers understand the cognitive processes behind learning challenges. It also outlines how accommodations, such as assistive technology, flexible assessment methods, and classroom modifications can create a more inclusive learning environment.

Helping Every Student Thrive

If you work with students who struggle with reading, writing or maths, this guide is an invaluable tool. It will help you identify their needs, implement effective teaching strategies, and ensure they receive the right support to reach their full potential.

By applying the insights from Understanding Learning Difficulties, you can make a real difference in the lives of students who need it most.

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