Category Archives: Dyscalculia Overview

Math disabilities hold many students back. Schools often don’t screen for them

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“It’s pretty rare for undergraduate degrees or even master’s degrees to focus on math learning disabilities with any level of breadth, depth, quality or rigor,” said Amelia Malone, director of research and innovation at the National Center for Learning Disabilities.

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The importance of Praise for your kid’s performance

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Dyscalculia in Early Adulthood

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Numerical abilities are fundamental in our society. As a consequence, poor numerical skills
might have a great impact on daily living. This study analyzes the extent to which the numerical deficit observed in young adults with Developmental Dyscalculia (DD) impacts their activities of everyday life.

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A petition for Dyscalculia support

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Here is a concerned mother who has started a petition to advocate for equal support and resources for children with dyscalculia. 

By signing this petition, you are joining her in urging educational authorities to recognize dyscalculia as a legitimate learning disability that requires equal attention and support as dyslexia or any other learning disorder. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of countless children struggling with numbers.

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Teacher’s knowledge about Dyscalculia

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The knowledge of a teacher about dyscalculia is essential for recognizing the symptoms and taking action. So they did a study and here is a part of their conclusion:

Being a Special Education teacher predicted a higher knowledge of intervention strategies in dyscalculia and having heard about dyscalculia predicted higher knowledge about not only intervention strategies but also dyscalculia characteristics. 

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