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

Examples of learning disability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the Blanchard family disputes the show’s depiction of Nick as a well-meaning kid living with learning disabilities. —Katie Rife, EW.com, 9 June 2024

Attorneys with the Student Advocacy Center argued the children did not possess learning disabilities, but instead spoke African American English, a language the school's white teachers struggled to grasp or accept. —Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2024

At around the same time, Ruth Gottesman, who holds a doctorate in education, joined Einstein’s Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center and became a clinical professor of pediatrics, focusing on learning disabilities. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2024

There are exceptions for kids with learning disabilities or other circumstances. —Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024

And students with learning disabilities were at 40%. —Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2024

My brother was home for summer break from boarding school for kids with learning disabilities. —Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024

There is no screening – some children entering Henderson are prodigies, most are average learners, and some have learning disabilities like dyslexia. —Terry Spencer, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2024

Adapt Instruction for Spanish Speakers Teachers need to evaluate Latinx students and identify the difference between learning gaps, language comprehension, or learning disabilities. —Jorge Santos, Parents, 1 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

learning disability

noun

: any of various conditions (as attention deficit disorder and dyslexia) that interfere with a person's ability to learn basic academic skills

called also learning difference

learning disabled adjective

Medical Definition

learning disability

noun

: any of various disorders (as dyslexia or dysgraphia) that interfere with an individual's ability to learn resulting in impaired functioning in verbal language, reasoning, or academic skills (as reading, writing, and mathematics) and are thought to be caused by difficulties in processing and integrating information

—abbreviation LD

learning disabled adjective