The terms learning disability,
Learning disability is a more general term and refers to a difficulty in any aspect of learning, rather than merely the inability to read (dyslexia specifically).
Learning disabilities are generally divided into two groups: Primary (inherited) and Secondary (caused by a physical factor that interferes with learning as a result of a brain injury.)
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