Specific learning difficulties in healthcare education: The meaning in the nomenclature

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.
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research