learning-disabled

American  

[lur-ning-dis-ey-buhld] / ˈlɜr nɪŋ dɪsˌeɪ bəld /

adjective

1. pertaining to or having a learning disability.

   a learning-disabled child.

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Etymology

Origin of learning-disabled

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Eleanor Jones started homeschooling her learning-disabled son in the fall of 2020 when Maryland’s public schools were virtual — and she’s had no desire to send him back since they’ve reopened.

From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2022

One of her brothers, Lamar, was learning-disabled, and Tori was his protector growing up, always defending him from bullies.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2021

Three years ago Adam started giving talks to young people who are learning-disabled.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2018

The eight sitting justices decided unanimously on Wednesday to boost the standards of education that public schools provide to learning-disabled students, rejecting an earlier ruling from the U.S.

From Washington Post • Mar. 21, 2017

She has been taught what is sometimes called tic-tac-toe math, a different way of figuring algebra and other higher-level math for learning-disabled students.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove