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.

This supporting information is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	Learning Difficulties