intellectual difficulties
[ɪn.təˈlek.tʃu.əl ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəl.tiz]
nounpl: intellectual difficulties
dificuldades intelectuais
1. Challenges or impairments in cognitive functions such as reasoning, learning, comprehension, or problem-solving abilities
The student was referred to special education due to intellectual difficulties in mathematics.
O aluno foi encaminhado para educação especial devido às dificuldades intelectuais em matemática.
2. Limitations in intellectual capacity that may affect academic performance or cognitive development
Children with intellectual difficulties may require specialized teaching methods.
Crianças com dificuldades intelectuais podem necessitar de métodos de ensino especializados.
In Brazil, the term 'dificuldades intelectuais' is commonly used in educational and healthcare settings to describe cognitive challenges. The country has inclusive education policies that emphasize support for students with these difficulties. The terminology has evolved to be more respectful and person-centered, moving away from older, more stigmatizing terms. Educational professionals and psychologists regularly assess and provide interventions for students identified with intellectual difficulties.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter dificuldades de aprendizagem (to have learning difficulties)
estar com dificuldades cognitivas (to experience cognitive difficulties)
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