Category Archives: Dyscalculia Overview

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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There are not enough special education teachers

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These critical professionals assist students with learning, physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities, helping to foster their success both academically and professionally.

When news of teacher shortages dies down, they almost always start up again after only a short reprieve. This constant state of “one step forward, two steps back” has an even more worrying underlying issue: a shortage of special education teachers.

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