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# learning difficulties

phrase (noun phrase, plural: learning difficulties; adjective: a child with learning difficulties)

«learning difficulties» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, official, UK) an intellectual disability, or problems with learning such as dyslexia.
2. (literal) any difficulties in learning something.

### In the lessons

Used in UK schools, health services and charities as a kind, official term. In the UK «learning disability» often means general intellectual disability, while «learning difficulty» covers things like dyslexia. Register: official, polite; UK, Ireland, Australia.

### Examples

- The school has a special unit for pupils with learning difficulties.
- My cousin has learning difficulties and goes to a special school.
- Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty.
- The charity supports adults with learning difficulties.
- Teacher: Everyone has some learning difficulties sometimes.
- News: More help is needed for children with learning difficulties.

### Note

Use «with learning difficulties» (person first), not as a label. It is respectful, not an insult. In the US people say «learning disability». Plain words: a learning disability or problem.