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The studies into what defines Dyscalculia are not a numerous as the studies into Dyslexia. The definitions and diagnoses vary also from study to study. Still a huge percentage of the population is known for severe difficulties with Math. The writers suggest a developmental model of Dyscalculia to categorize the various causes of difficulty with math. Their main points:

• There is convincing evidence that basic numerical skills are impaired in Developmental Dyscalculia (DD). Therefore, purely educational (curricular) tests are not adequate to tap the characteristic numerical deficits associated with DD.
• DD is a heterogeneous disorder (like other neurodevelopmental disorders). Multi-dimensional assessments tracking different numerical representations and arithmetic processes should be used to evaluate response accuracy, speed,

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