(From dyscalculia.org)
Dyscalculiais defined as a failure to achieve in mathematics commensurate with chronological age, normal intelligence, and adequate instruction.
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ImpactsDyscalculia is marked by difficulties with: visualization; visual-spatial perception, processing and discrimination; counting; pattern recognition; sequential memory; working-memory for numbers; retrieval of learned facts and procedures; directional confusion; quantitative processing speed; kinesthetic sequences; and perception of time.
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Warning signs
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TreatmentThere aren’t specific therapies for kids with dyscalculia, but you may want to explore educational therapy. This type of therapy helps kids with different kinds of learning and attention issues develop strategies for working around their issues and dealing with frustration.
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