Breaking Boundaries: The Rock Band With Learning Disabilities

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A band of musicians with learning disabilities defy expectations, using music to challenge stigma and showcase their untapped potential.

Across the globe, millions of people live with various forms of learning disabilities, a group of conditions often misunderstood and mischaracterised in mainstream society. These disabilities, which stem from genetic or neurobiological factors, disrupt the brain’s typical functioning, leading to challenges in one or more cognitive processes critical to learning.

Such difficulties can manifest in basic academic skills—reading, writing, and mathematics—but they extend beyond the classroom. Issues with organisation, time management, memory, and attention often accompany learning disabilities and can affect an individual’s relationships, social interactions, and performance in the workplace.



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