Learning Difficulty
Description
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:
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Specific Learning Difficulty - a particular difficulty in learning to read, write, spell etc
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Moderate Learning Difficulty - achievements well below expected levels in all or most areas of the curriculum, despite appropriate interventions
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Severe Learning Difficulty - significant intellectual or cognitive impairments
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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.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | Learning Difficulties |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Business Definition | Day Care Facility | references in description Learning Difficulty |
| NHS Business Definition | Learning Difficulty | references in description Learning Difficulty |
| NHS Business Definition | Learning Disability | references in description Learning Difficulty |
| Data Element | SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEED TYPE | references in description Learning Difficulty |
| Attribute | SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEED TYPE | references in description Learning Difficulty |
| Supporting Information | Special Education Needs | references in description Learning Difficulty |
| Supporting Information | Special Education Needs | references in description Learning Difficulty |
