Category Archives: Dyscalculia Overview

Time for parent teacher conferences

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The good people from the Understood organization have you covered and present a full toolkit with tips and tools for your upcoming parent teacher meeting. Take advantage of it and be prepared. Catching a learning disability early is important, make sure you get the best out of the conferences.

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Teaching Dyscalculia outside

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ST Math gets a great rating

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The math program with the friendly penguin has been upgraded by https://evidenceforessa.org/

Long overdue, check it out.

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Emotional And Psychological Impact Of Dyscalculia

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Understanding the emotional and psychological impact of dyscalculia is essential to provide effective support to those affected. We need to recognise the anxiety, low self-esteem, and frustration that often accompany this learning disability. This is so that educators, parents, and mental health professionals can get targeted strategies to help with coping. Supportive learning environments, psychological interventions, assistive technologies, and strong support networks are all crucial in helping individuals with dyscalculia build confidence, reduce stress, and achieve their full potential. Addressing both the academic and emotional needs of those with dyscalculia can lead to significant improvements in their overall well-being and success. It is crucial that specialist support is sought if you suspect that your child has dyscalculia.

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Early intervention and tutoring helped this student with dyscalculia

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For Tessa Marshall, those things that often come easy to kids—numbers, colors, shapes, tying their shoes—were always a challenge. In 3rd grade, she was diagnosed with dyscalculia and transferred to a Montessori school where the opportunity to learn individually with a teacher, and in a group of students in 1st through 3rd grades, helped her catch up. Now a freshman in high school, she continues to receive math tutoring twice a week, from Dr Schreuder, for her honors geometry class. Here, she discusses what she wishes teachers knew not only about dyscalculia, but also about teaching students with the learning disability.

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