Category Archives: Dyscalculia Overview

Dyscalculia Isn’t Laziness, It’s Neurology

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Every so often, someone in a position of public importance decides to offer an opinion on dyscalculia. It is usually delivered with the serene confidence of a person who has never struggled with a single times table in their life. The implication is always the same: if people simply “tried harder,” numbers would fall obediently into place.

It sounds authoritative. It is also wrong.

Dyscalculia is not an attitude problem, a motivational lapse, or a lack of moral fibre. It is a well-documented neurocognitive condition with more scientific backing than many of the ideas routinely waved around in policy debate. If one wishes to know where the evidence is, you must simply look in the correct rooms.

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Dancing with Dyscalculia

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Looking completely defeated as she headed to the Clauditorium for a debrief with Claudia Winkleman, Alex revealed that she struggles with dyscalculia – or numerical dyslexia.

‘The thing is, I’m numerically dyslexic, so I can’t count,’ she said as she emotionally tried to catch her breath. ‘And that’s quite difficult.’

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Dyscalculia on substack

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Whether numbers have always felt confusing, stressful, or just plain weird, you’re in the right place. This Substack is about carving out a safer space where dyscalculic people can feel seen, understood, and supported – and where allies, teachers, and professionals can learn alongside us.

Society places high value on math skills, often linking them to intelligence. This narrow view can harm those who struggle with numbers. Gently challenging this mindset is essential to support the mental well-being of people with dyscalculia.

This space brings together lived experience, professional insight, and a shared call for better understanding of how learning differences shape everyday life, education, and mental health.

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How does Dyscalculia affect math learning differences in special education?

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five steps to improve dyscalculia

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