Learning Disabilities

noun the quality or state of being slow; lack of speed or quickness

• The slowness of the internet connection is affecting our ability to work efficiently.
• I can't stand the slowness of this computer, it's driving me crazy.
• The slowness of this traffic is a real buzzkill.
• The slowness of progress on this project is like watching paint dry.

noun A special school is a school specifically designed to cater to the needs of students with special educational needs or disabilities.

• The special school provides individualized education for students with disabilities.
• My cousin attends a special school for kids with learning differences.
• I heard that special school is lit, they have the coolest teachers.
• Being in that special school felt like being in a bubble, away from the pressures of mainstream education.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'unteachable' describes someone or something that cannot be taught

• Some students may be labeled as unteachable due to their lack of progress in traditional learning environments.
• That kid is unteachable, he never pays attention in class.
• She's so unteachable, it's like talking to a brick wall.
• The concept of time travel may seem unteachable at first, but with the right explanation, it can be understood.

noun a developmental disorder of the brain in childhood causing difficulty in activities requiring coordination and movement

• Individuals with dyspraxia may have difficulty with coordination and motor skills.
• My friend with dyspraxia sometimes struggles with tasks that involve fine motor skills.
• Dyspraxia can make things a bit tricky when it comes to hand-eye coordination.
• Navigating through a crowded room felt like trying to dance with dyspraxia.

adjective relating to or affected by prosopagnosia, a condition characterized by the inability to recognize faces

• The prosopagnosic patient had difficulty recognizing familiar faces.
• My friend who is prosopagnosic always confuses people at parties.
• I heard that prosopagnosic dude can't even tell his own mom apart from a stranger.
• Being prosopagnosic is like living in a world of strangers, even with loved ones.

noun a condition characterized by the inability to recognize faces, typically as a result of brain damage or a neurological disorder

• Prosopagnosia, commonly known as face blindness, is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize faces.
• My friend has face blindness, so she often struggles to remember people's faces.
• I heard that guy has serious face blindness - he couldn't even recognize his own family members!
• Dealing with face blindness feels like trying to navigate a crowded room blindfolded.

noun a specific learning disability that affects a person's ability to understand numbers and learn math skills

• Individuals with dyscalculia may struggle with understanding mathematical concepts and performing calculations.
• My friend has dyscalculia, so I help them with math homework sometimes.
• Dyscalculia can make math feel like a foreign language to some people.
• For those with dyscalculia, numbers can seem like a puzzle that's missing a few pieces.