learning difficulties

British  

plural noun

1. difficulty experienced in reaching the average standard of people of the same age group as regards intellectual and cognitive skills and performance

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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

“People who are homeless are survivors. Anyone who has lived outdoors quickly develops techniques for surviving difficult situations,” it said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2017