learning difficulties
Britishplural noun
Usage
This is now the standard umbrella term to cover both difficulties created by specific conditions, such as dyslexia, and by less than average intellectual skills
Example Sentences
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He later went on to work with children with learning difficulties, which shaped his education philosophy about prioritising individual differences.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
But she still has them, as well as autism and learning difficulties.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
Mr Sullivan, who has learning difficulties, had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal in May after new DNA tests were carried out.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
He was not provided with an appropriate adult to help him understand the interrogation, despite police custody records noting he had learning difficulties.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
I’m meant to say that they have learning difficulties or that they have special needs.
From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon
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