Learning Difference or Learning Disability? Your Thoughts

Today, there are many pushing for the phrase ‘learning disability’ to be changed to ‘learning difference’. Pioneers claim this is to change the narrative, encourage different perspectives and reduce the stigma. However, there is worry that such language would diminish the seriousness of diagnoses of dyslexia, autism, and other recognised learning difficulties. Eliza Higginson considers the arguments made for both sides, before asking for your opinion - should we update or change the terminology we use?