Category Archives: Personal Stories

A great career despite Dyscalculia

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From a young age, Ms Annabel Law has taken the road less travelled. She dropped out of school at 10 due to dyscalculia. Ms Law has charted her own path to personal fulfilment and success. At 16, she became one of Singapore’s first female photographers in the wedding industry.

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Can you be labeled gifted- and still have learning disabilities?

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You asked how I turned a massive autistic hyper-fixation/ADHD spending habit into a business, so I tried to explain. 🙂(while giving you a peek into my insane storage area.)🤪
I turned a problem into something positive.
I am very rigid about it though, very resistant to change, and I do everything the same way every time. I have for decades now. That’s why I haven’t shared the link, even though I know it would probably be good and beneficial. I’m just terrified of change.🤦🏻‍♀️ Sorry about that! I’m working on it, and trying to convince myself to get over that, since I know a lot of you would like to check it out. Thanks for being so nice about it!

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Dyscalculia sounds like an excuse

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Dyscalculia in a soap series

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  • The often under-diagnosed condition affecting maths students has taken centre stage in an episode of EastEnders
  • Isla, who was diagnosed with dyscalculia, talks to the BBC about her experience getting help
  • The Dyscalculia Network, who spread awareness and support aid on the condition, believes more maths teachers need proper training on the condition

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Anastasia, age 15: Day in the life with dyscalculia

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