Literacy is Not More Important than Numeracy, So Why is Dyscalculia Ignored?

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Dyscalculia: News from the web:

Dyscalculics are aware that there is a worrying lack of awareness and a harder experience for young people with the condition. It’s time we changed this.

One in 20 people in the UK struggles with dyscalculia. However, there are currently no statistics on the number that go undiagnosed.

Where dyscalculia is now is where dyslexia was ten years ago. So why is there such a horrible lack of awareness in our society, despite the progress in educational accessibility?

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Neuro divers and a nurse

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See the challenges from a nurse in education who wonders where she will be once she goes and starts working:

I am now a second-year nursing student, and my diagnosis causes me to struggle with nursing. My weak points are anatomy, physiology and drug calculation. It’s a struggle, but it does not deter my determination. I ensure that I use more time to plan ahead and more study time. Consistency is the key for me.

Here is the other thing. Though I struggle, I received 90% in anatomy and physiology, and I consistently scored 100% in my final drug calculation exam. I just need more time than an average person.

The big question is, what support exists for neurodivergent nurses in healthcare? I am anxious about it. Will I be given permission or help during the drug round, as the university gives me time to do my exam? Can I bring my software and install it on work computers? Will my other colleagues be in oblivion like I was when I heard about learning disabilities? Though these questions boggle my mind, I am just focusing on the plan to graduate for now.

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Surprising Dyscalculia challenges

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The understood organization has collected some surprising ways dyscalculia can affect your child. I found the most surprising one this:

Puts off learning to drive. Everyone else has gotten their permit and is busy practicing parallel parking. Your child has no interest.

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Best math for Dyscalculia

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The Babby Witty blog writes a great page with information about Dyscalculia. Very comprehensive, all the information and even a video all in one place, go and check it out.

You can read all about it HERE

Strategies for children who struggle with math

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Great article from the specialedresource blog. They outline what dyscalculia is and what good strategies for kids can be. We like the point they make:

It is important to reinforce the idea that Dyscalculia is a challenge but not a defining characteristic.

Read all about it HERE