learning disability
noun
: any of various conditions (such as dyslexia or dysgraphia) that interfere with an individual's ability to learn and so result in impaired functioning in language, reasoning, or academic skills (such as reading, writing, and mathematics) and that are thought to be caused by difficulties in processing and integrating information
called also learning difference
learning disabled
adjective
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The outcome could impact future policies regarding educational accountability and support for students with learning disabilities.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
The parade will be led by the grand marshal, Big Shoulders Fund, and the parade honoree is Mount Sion Program, at Brother Rice High School, a special
education inclusion program designed to meet the unique needs of students with moderate cognitive disabilities or significant learning disabilities.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
This discovery helps doctors and scientists identify children at risk for learning disabilities, allowing for earlier interventions and better outcomes.
—Jessica Cantlon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Sara Duke, a psychologist who worked with kids with learning disabilities, noticed that the students who knew a lot about their families tended to do better when they were faced with challenges.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
The parade will be led by the grand marshal, Big Shoulders Fund, and the parade honoree is Mount Sion Program, at Brother Rice High School, a special
education inclusion program designed to meet the unique needs of students with moderate cognitive disabilities or significant learning disabilities.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
This discovery helps doctors and scientists identify children at risk for learning disabilities, allowing for earlier interventions and better outcomes.
—Jessica Cantlon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Sara Duke, a psychologist who worked with kids with learning disabilities, noticed that the students who knew a lot about their families tended to do better when they were faced with challenges.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Learning disability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/learning%20disability. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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