How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
learning difficulties — learning .difficulties n [plural] a mental problem that affects someone s ability to learn ▪ a school for children with learning difficulties … Dictionary of contemporary English
learning difficulties — (with) unable to keep up with your peers in class One so described may suffer from a mental condition beyond a difficulty in memorizing or concentrating. The phrase was first adopted in the British Warnock Report of 1979: ... the… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
learning difficulty — UK US noun [countable] usually plural [singular learning difficulty plural learning difficulties] a condition that prevents someone from learning basic skills or information at the same rate as other people … Useful english dictionary
learning difficulty — UK / US or learning disability UK / US noun [countable, usually plural] Word forms learning difficulty : singular learning difficulty plural learning difficulties a condition that prevents someone from learning basic skills or information at the… … English dictionary
learning disability — learning difficulty UK / US or learning disability UK / US noun [countable, usually plural] Word forms learning difficulty : singular learning difficulty plural learning difficulties a condition that prevents someone from learning basic skills or … English dictionary
learning support — noun A term applied to the education of pupils with learning difficulties • • • Main Entry: ↑learn … Useful english dictionary
Learning Disability Coalition — The Learning Disability Coalition is a group of ten organisations which campaigns to secure better funding for social care for people with learning disabilities in England. [ [http://www.mencap.org.uk/case.asp?id=133] ] The Coalition was formed… … Wikipedia
Learning and Skills Act 2000 — The Learning and Skills Act 2000 made changes in the funding and administration of further education, and of work based learning (or apprenticeships) for young people, within the England and Wales. The main changes were: * establishment of the… … Wikipedia
Learning disability — In the United States and Canada, the term learning disability (LD) refers to a group of disorders that affect a broad range of academic and functional skills including the ability to speak, listen, read, write, spell, reason and organize… … Wikipedia
Learning disabilities in special education — Some students with learning disabilities are eligible for special education services in the United States. Evaluation for Learning Disabilities Purposes of evaluation: # Identify children who have learning problems and may need special education… … Wikipedia
