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The difference between a learning disability and learning difficulties

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Elmo230885 · 02/05/2022 20:20

Probably not the right place but hopefully this post will help someone.

It may seem pedantic but it can make a big difference, for example when applying for benefits or paperwork for EHCPs. Learning difficulties and a learning disability are completely different things.

In a nutshell a learning disability affects all aspects of learning and intelligence (resulting in a low, less than 70, IQ) whilst a learning difficulty is related to a specific aspect of learning ( e.g. dyslexia) and doesn't affect an individual's overall IQ.

(Autism is neither of these things, but that's a different thread completely)

OP posts:
LosingTheWill2022 · 03/05/2022 19:18

NeedToKnow101 · 03/05/2022 18:57

Dyslexia is classed as a Specific learning difficulty (or even difference!)

or disorder as @TheDaydreamBelievers
says above!
02/05/2022 21:50

LosingTheWill2022 · 03/05/2022 19:19

Specific Learning Disorder that is

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