Point out the major differences between learning disability and specific learning disability.

The differences between learning disability and specific learning disability are as follows:

1. Learning disability is a general term for learning problems while specific learning disability is an umbrella term for a particular diagnosed learning disability.
2. The American term for specific learning disability is the same whereas learning disability is referred to as intellectual disability.
3. Specific learning disability is specific whereas learning disability is not specific.
4. A particular disability is diagnosed as a specific learning disability whereas it is not the case in learning disability.
5. The intellect of a person can be harmed by a learning disability but not by a specific learning disability.

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