Learning Difficulty

A Learning Difficulty is a PERSON PROPERTY. 

A Learning Difficulty is a type of Special Education Needs, which affects areas of learning, such as reading, writing, spelling, mathematics etc.

There are several levels of Learning Difficulties, such as:

• Specific Learning Difficulty  - a particular difficulty in learning to read, write, spell etc

• Moderate Learning Difficulty  - achievements well below expected levels in all or most areas of the curriculum, despite appropriate interventions

• Severe Learning Difficulty  - significant intellectual or cognitive impairments

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty  - multiple Learning Difficulties have severe and complex learning needs, in addition they have other significant difficulties, such as physical disabilities or a sensory impairment.

For further information on Learning Difficulties, see the mentalhealth.org.uk website at: Learning difficulties.

Note: a  Learning Disability usually has a significant impact on a PERSON's life. A PERSON with a Learning Disability finds it harder than others to learn, understand and communicate.