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Definition of Learning disorder
1. Noun. A disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills.
Generic synonyms: Disorder, Upset
Specialized synonyms: Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia
Lexicographical Neighbors of Learning Disorder
Literary usage of Learning disorder
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Learning Disabilities by Sharyn Neuwirth (1995)
"Understandably, one of the first questions parents ask when they learn their
child has a learning disorder is "Why? What went wrong? ..."
2. Prevention of Mental Disorders, Alcohol and Other Drug Use in Children and edited by David Shaffer (1996)
"... disorders—conduct disorder, alcohol and other drug use, suicide, and learning
disorder—that have been commonly a focus for past preventive activities. ..."
3. The Sex Offenderby Barbara K. Schwartz, Henry R. Cellini by Barbara K. Schwartz, Henry R. Cellini (1999)
"... deficit hyperac- tivity disorder and emotional or behavioral disorders in
primary grades: Inappropriate placement in the learning disorder category. ..."
4. Teaching The Best Practice Way: Methods That Matter, K-12 by Harvey Daniels, Marilyn Bizar (2005)
"Santos was just learning English and had a learning disorder as well. But he
shared a real piece of life with us. Notice the pattern of word repetition: ..."
5. Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive by Dennis Moore (2000)
"Q: Were you ever diagnosed with a learning disorder? A: I don't think so. Q: Were
you ever in special education classes in school or did you receive any ..."