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A learning difficulty is a type of special education need, which affects areas of learning, such as reading, writing, spelling, maths etc.
Learning difficulties is a label given to a group of conditions that are present before the age of 18, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia. This impacts the way individuals develop in all core areas, and ultimately how they live their lives and access health care.
This should not be confused with learning disability.