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  • Video: What dyscalculia means

    Whats the definition of dyscalculia ? Dyscalculia is a learning difference that makes math hard. Watch as expert Daniel Ansari explains what research says about dyscalculia. He also shares examples of how kids with dyscalculia struggle with math.

  • Dyscalculia fact sheet

    What is dyscalculia ? Click on the download link above to read the fact sheet online, or print it out and give it to friends, family, teachers, co-workers, and anyone else who wants to understand why some people struggle so much with math.

  • What is dyscalculia?

    Dyscalculia is a learning disability in math. People with dyscalculia have trouble with math at many levels. They often struggle with key concepts like bigger vs. smaller. And they can have a hard time doing basic math problems and more abstract math. Snapshot: What dyscalculia is Dyscalculia is

  • A day in the life of a teen with dyscalculia

    Meet Ava, a ninth grader with dyscalculia . Shes a bright kid, but her struggles with math are often misunderstood by teachers and family members. To see how trouble with numbers can affect kids outside of math class, take a look at a typical day in Avas life. 6 a.m. Ava knows she needs to take a q

  • Dyscalculia in preschool: 4 signs you might see

    Trouble with math can show up even before kids start having math class and math homework. Heres what dyscalculia can look like in very young kids. 1. Trouble connecting numbers to groups of things Kids with dyscalculia often have trouble connecting a number like 4 to groups of things like four co

  • Video: Why is dyslexia diagnosed more often than dyscalculia?

    Experts say that dyslexia and dyscalculia , sometimes referred to as math dyslexia, are equally common. So why is it that most people know what dyslexia is, but many have never heard of dyscalculia ? Hear from Daniel Ansari, PhD, about the difference between these two learning challenges, and the

  • 10 surprising ways dyscalculia impacts kids

    When kids have dyscalculia , it impacts how well they learn and do math in school. But having poor number sense and other math skills can also lead to all sorts of challenges in daily life. For example, kids with dyscalculia may have trouble with amounts, time, distance, speed, counting, mental ma

  • Dyscalculia in Middle School: 4 Signs You Might See

    Middle-schoolers with dyscalculia can struggle with more than just math. They could have a hard time making sense of maps and charts or doing things like making phone calls. Heres what dyscalculia can look like in middle school. 1. Worrying About Getting Lost Kids with dyscalculia can struggle wit

  • What is a specific mathematics disability?

    Q. What is a specific mathematics disability? A. You may hear the terms specific math disability , specific learning disability in math , or dyscalculia . These terms all refer to a type of disorder that significantly impacts a persons ability to learn and perform in math. There is no single pr

  • 7 surprising ways dyscalculia affects me

    Since I was a small child, Ive struggled with math in school. Eventually, I found out I have dyscalculia , a math learning disability. Over the years, Ive discovered that dyscalculia affects my life beyond just math and school. At first, it was frustrating and hard to accept its impact on my everyd

  • Dyscalculia and managing money

    - Dyscalculia can make it hard to use and manage money. - There are low-cost tools that can help make handling money easier. - Trouble with working memory can also play a role. Being able to manage money is an important life skill. But managing money isnt easy, and many people have a hard time

  • Dyscalculia in grade school: 4 signs you might see

    You may be seeing signs of dyscalculia in your grade-schooler and not just during math homework. Kids can also struggle with some games and everyday activities like telling time. Here are signs you might see in grade school. 1. Avoiding popular games Kids with dyscalculia often avoid games that in

  • Signs of dyscalculia at different ages

    Signs of dyscalculia arent always easy to spot. This checklist can give you a better idea of dyscalculia signs at different ages, like trouble with counting and number sense . Keep in mind that all kids have trouble with math from time to time. But kids with dyscalculia struggle a lot more than ot

  • What is number dyslexia?

    Q. My son is falling behind in math and cant seem to wrap his head around basic math concepts. A parent I know said he might have number dyslexia. What is dyslexia with numbers? A. Youre not the only one whos confused by the term number dyslexia . Many families ask me about it. Number dyslexia

  • Dyscalculia in high school: 4 signs you might see

    In high school, you may start noticing dyscalculia outside of math class, especially if your teen is learning to drive. Here are four signs of dyscalculia you might see in high school. 1. Freezing when asked math-related questions Kids with dyscalculia tend to have a hard time with basic math fac

  • Understanding dyscalculia in your child

    Many people know about dyslexia, but dyscalculia is another common learning difference. Dyscalculia makes it hard to do math and everyday tasks that involve math. Kids who have it may need extra help at school and at home. You may not yet know if your child has dyscalculia. But the more you know a

  • 4 ways dyscalculia can affect social skills

    Dyscalculia makes math hard, but it can impact more than just schoolwork. Here are four social challenges people with dyscalculia might face and ways to help. 1. Avoiding popular games The dyscalculia link: Many games like Uno and Bingo use math skills and strategies. That can be hard for people

  • Dyscalculia: Questions from families answered

    Lots of families wonder about dyscalculia and what it means. Is it the same as math anxiety? Is it number dyslexia? Get answers to common questions about dyscalculia.

  • The difference between dyslexia and dyscalculia

    Both dyslexia and dyscalculia can make it hard to learn math. Its possible to have both, but theyre very different. Dyslexia is better known than dyscalculia. That may be why some people call dyscalculia math dyslexia. This nickname isnt accurate, though. Dyscalculia is not dyslexia in math . See

  • Video: Teen with dyscalculia shares why she tells friends about her learning issues

    Whats it like to have dyscalculia ? Ask teen Savannah Trevio-Casias . She won the 2015 Anne Ford Scholarship, an award from the (NCLD), Understoods founding partner. Trevio-Casias talks about why she tells friends she has dyscalculia and shares her tips for other kids in this video from NCLD.

  • When a child has dyslexia and dyscalculia, treat the math challenges separately

    Kids who struggle with learning to read often also struggle with math and understanding numbers. But each challenge needs a different approach.

  • 7 common myths about dyscalculia

    Theres not as much research on dyscalculia as there is on other learning and thinking differences, like dyslexia or ADHD . But theres a lot that researchers do know. Heres the truth behind seven dyscalculia myths. Myth #1: Dyscalculia isnt very common. Fact: Dyscalculia isnt talked about as m

  • 8 things I wish people knew about parenting a child with dyscalculia

    Math was my least favorite subject growing up. Now Im the parent, and my daughter is struggling with math. An evaluation showed that she has . We were able to get support for her in the classroom with anIEP. But dyscalculia affects her outside the classroom, too. Here are eight things I wish pe

  • I think my child has dyscalculia. Now what?

    If math is a struggle, you might worry your child has dyscalculia . It can be stressful to wonder what that might mean for your child. But there are things to know about dyscalculia that can make the thought of it less scary or upsetting. First, its important for you and your child to know that hav

  • Classroom accommodations for dyscalculia

    Dyscalculia can make it hard to understand math concepts or do tasks that involve math. Explore this list of accommodations that can help. Download and print the list to use at school — and even at home.

  • Treatment for kids with dyscalculia

    - There are many ways to help kids with dyscalculia build math skills. - Kids with dyscalculia can benefit from specialized instruction, especially in grade school. - There are no medications that treat dyscalculia, but medication could help kids deal with co-occurring issues like ADHD or anxiet

  • What “I’m not a math person” means to me

    Im not a math person. Most of us have heard someone say this. Often its said as a joke or to get a good laugh. Other times, its said matter-of-factly. One thing is for sure the phrase is thrown around a lot. And most people probably dont think much about what it might mean to someone like me. I hav

  • My child was just diagnosed with dyscalculia. Now what?

    Here’s how to help your child with dyscalculia succeed in school and in life.

  • Types of tests for dyscalculia

    - Tests for dyscalculia look at a variety of math skills. - These include skills like mental math and quantitative reasoning. - Testing for dyscalculia can also shed light on issues with attention or working memory, which can also cause trouble with math. If your child is having trouble with m

  • Dyscalculia or math anxiety? Compare the signs in kids

    - Dyscalculia and math anxiety can both affect how kids do in math. - Even though they can show up in similar ways, dyscalculia and math anxiety are actually very different. - Understanding the difference can help you and your child find solutions. You may have noticed that your child seems anx