learning-disabled

[ lur-ning-dis-ey-buhld ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or having a learning disability:

   a learning-disabled child.

Word History and Origins

Origin of learning-disabled¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

But the state of Washington doesn’t pick up the full tab on education costs for learning-disabled children, forcing school districts to cover the difference using funds they are legally supposed to be using for nonessential expenses.

From Seattle Times

Eleanor Jones started homeschooling her learning-disabled son in the fall of 2020 when Maryland’s public schools were virtual — and she’s had no desire to send him back since they’ve reopened.

From Washington Times

In 1975, he married Margo Hauff, a high school social studies teacher who wrote and designed educational materials for learning-disabled children.

From New York Times

I have had family members who have sent their kids to private schools which promote themselves as “for learning-disabled children” simply say “we can’t help your kid,” and ask them not to return because they didn’t want to provide the supports the child needed.

From Slate

One of her brothers, Lamar, was learning-disabled, and Tori was his protector growing up, always defending him from bullies.

From Washington Times