Signs of dyscalculia: How to spot and support your child today

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So, how do you tell the difference between a common maths hurdle and a genuine sign of dyscalculia? The key is persistence. A child who struggles with their times tables for a week but gets there with a bit of practice is very different from a child who, despite endless effort, just can’t remember that 2+2=4 or truly understand what ‘more’ or ‘less’ means. The frustration for them is constant.

This flowchart helps illustrate the difference between a temporary maths struggle and the persistent challenges that might point toward dyscalculia.

As you can see, while most maths difficulties can be overcome with a bit of time and support, the challenges linked to dyscalculia are consistent and much more deeply rooted in how your child’s brain works.

To help clarify this, here’s a quick comparison:

Dyscalculia vs Common Maths Difficulties

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New app to support people with neurodivergent conditions

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The Mindory app in Luxembourg aims to help those living with neurodivergent conditions manage their time, daily tasks and stress better

The app, called Mindory, is the brainchild of Joël Schmit. The 35-year-old has first-hand experience of neurodivergent conditions, having previously been diagnosed with autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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Developmental Dyscalculiaand the Brain*

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Converging evidence is growing that DD is associated with different altera
tions in brain function and brain structure. Recent work in the field of DD has
examined the neural aspects of this learning disorder by means of contemporary
brain imaging techniques such as electrophysiology and magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI). Using these methods (see below), we are able to generate high
resolution anatomical images of our brains, examine fiber tracts, gain metabolic
insights, observe brain activation, or measure temporal processes while partici
pants are performing a numerical task.

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10 signs your child has dyscalculia & 10 ways to help them through it

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Does your child struggle with simple math or always mix up numbers? It might be more than just a tough day—it could be a condition known as dyscalculia, which is essentially a math dyslexia. It’s a learning difference that affects how children make sense of math in everyday life, and there are clear signs to look for. Best of all, there are also plenty of ways to help. This list covers both. 

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Effectiveness of Interventions for School Children With Developmental Dyscalculia

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Abstract

This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for children with developmental dyscalculia (DD). The PsycINFO, ERIC, PubMed, Scopus, Science direct, Google scholar, and Google databases and search engines were searched. Studies employed experimental and quasiexperimental designs were reviewed. Thirty three studies with 1792 children aged 6-12 years were chosen. A large pooled effect size was found (Hedge’s g = .93; 95% CI [.38, 3.09]). There was no statistically significant moderator variable predicting the pooled effect size. Finally, publication bias was found, as shown by Egger’s regression test analysis. Overall, interventions have generally large effect in improving the numerical skills of children with DD.

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