ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia: Connected, but Not How You Think

recent large-scale study involving nearly 20,000 Dutch twins provides essential insights into these questions. Researchers Elsje van Bergen and her colleagues looked at the co-occurrence of ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia among children aged 7 and 10. They found that while these conditions indeed appear together more frequently than expected by chance—children with ADHD were more than twice as likely to also have dyslexia or dyscalculia—most children actually had only one of these challenges. Specifically, about 77% of children with one condition had no additional learning difficulties.

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Dyscalculia Cash and Bankcards

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Changes at the Department of Education by Understood.org

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Breaking Common Myths About Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia, often called “math dyslexia,” is a misunderstood learning disorder affecting a student’s ability to understand numbers and mathematics. What are STEM teachers doing to address misconceptions about this condition? This article dispels common myths and highlights how educators can better support students with dyscalculia.

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about Stern Structural Arithmetic

Recently the STERN STRUCTURAL ARITHMETIC program launched several new hands-on materials. Stern math can be used as a mainstream instructional program for Pre-K and KG students, and as a supplemental program in 1st through 3rd grade, or for those who work on that level. The focus is on doing the four basic operations of whole numbers with manipulatives and there are also manipulatives and books for fractions, decimals, and money. 

You can see their Summer Teacher Training HERE