A Heartfelt Story About Dyscalculia And Finding Your Voice For Kids

An ALA 2026 Notable Children’s Book From New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award–winning author Hope Larson comes a middle grade graphic novel full of hijinks, unexpected friendships, and pizza, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller. Verity “Very” Nelson can do it all. She’s student body president, debate club whiz, and first chair clarinetist. You could say she’s pretty much the best at everything…Well, almost everything. Everything except math. And it’s not like she doesn’t try. Math just doesn’t make sense in her brain. But it better start soon, or else she can kiss her presidency—and her campaign promises—goodbye.

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Oklahoma Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, & Dyscalculia Handbook (2026)

The purpose of the Oklahoma Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia Handbook is to provide guidance to educators, students, families, and community members about Dyslexia, including best practices for identification, intervention, and support for children with Dyslexia. 

This handbook is updated OSDE at least every 3 years.  This year’s updates include the new IDA definition of dyslexia, adolescent literacy, and dyscalculia to support the new math proficiency law.

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The Effect of Finger Mathematicsand Audiovisual Materials on the Understanding of Multiplication Concepts Among Students with Mild Dyscalculia in Elementary School

Mathematics is a crucial intellectual tool in daily life and serves as the foundation for various academic disciplines. This issue is also faced by students at SDN Patemon01 Jember, including those with mild dyscalculia. Based on the author’s observations, data revealed that 10% of students experience difficulties with numerical learning. The objective of this study is to examine the influence of Jarimatika and audiovisualmedia on the concept of multiplication among students with mild dyscalculia.

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Can Children with ADHD or Dyscalculia Benefit from Abacus Learning

A child who struggles with maths is not always “bad at numbers”. A child who cannot sit still is not always “not trying”. For children with ADHD or dyscalculia, learning maths can feel like trying to hold water in their hands. The ideas slip away before they can use them.

Abacus learning can help some children because it makes numbers visible, touchable, and rhythmic. It gives the brain something concrete to work with before asking it to calculate mentally. That matters for children who find abstract maths hard, or who need more structure to stay focused.

It is not a cure for ADHD or dyscalculia. It does not replace specialist support, school adjustments, or advice from health and education professionals. But when taught well, at the right pace, Abacus learning can become a useful part of a child’s wider learning plan.

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