Category Archives: Dyscalculia Overview

Identifying Learning Difficulties and What To Do – Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia

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Dyscalculia doesn’t need to hold your child back.

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Can you have maths learning difficulties but not be dyscalculic?

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Yes! Math learning difficulties encompass a range of challenges with understanding and working with numbers and mathematical concepts. Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability characterized by persistent difficulties with number sense, calculations, and problem-solving. However, other factors can also contribute to math difficulties, including dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety, which may not be dyscalculia itself but can still impact a person’s ability to learn math.

See this and other interesting items about dyscalculia HERE

Designing Dashboards for Dyslexia and Dyscalculia

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Tips to Make Dashboards More Friendly for Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
Here’s what you can do:

  1. Use Clear, Consistent Language
    Avoid jargon and keep text short.
    Use familiar terms – e.g., instead of “YOY Variance,” try “Change from Last Year.”
    Don’t make users decode abbreviations or guess what you mean.
  2. Choose Fonts Wisely
    Avoid overly stylized or tightly packed fonts.
    Good choices: Arial, Calibri, Verdana, OpenDyslexic.
    Use sentence case instead of ALL CAPS – it’s easier to read and process quickly.

See all the tips HERE

Celebrities with dyscalculia

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Awareness of dyscalculia – which makes it hard to understand, learn, or use maths – is on the rise. This is partly thanks to figures in the public eye bravely sharing their experiences.

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