Dyscalculia is a math learning disability or mathematics learning disorder. It’s not unusual for a child to have a tough time with math homework now and then. But if they have problems with numbers or low math test scores but do well in other subjects, dyscalculia could be the reason. People sometimes call it math dyslexia, but this can be confusing because dyscalculia is a different condition.
Dyscalculia isn’t something children grow out of. It can affect them in adulthood. Numbers are involved in several aspects of adult life, including grocery shopping, money management, cooking and getting places on time.
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A diagnosis can only be made after an evaluation. Evaluators employ a specific series of tests for dyscalculia. It can also require testing for other difficulties. That’s in part because persons who have dyscalculia frequently also have problems with reading or working memory. Evaluations do more than just identify problems as they show strengths as well.
A diagnosis enables children to get the necessary support at school. Children may receive specialised math teaching, for instance. Additionally, the school could create concessions to make math easier to learn.
If you think your child may have dyscalculia after speaking with their doctor and teachers, make an appointment to see a psychologist at Waystone. We will talk with you and your child and evaluate their math abilities to help determine if they have it as well as how best to support them.
Dyscalculia is a math learning disability or mathematics learning disorder. People who have dyscalculia have impacted arithmetic skills and often have trouble understanding numerical concepts.
A few signs that may point to an individual having dyscalculia include:
That being said, an official diagnosis should be done with the help of medical professionals. Reach out to Waystone Psychology today to book a consultation or appointment.
Dyscalculia can be related to ADHD. It’s very common that individuals with ADHD often have other learning disorders, and sometimes this can include Dyscalculia.
Although people with dyscalculia have trouble with numbers or performing calculations, it’s very common that they excel with words. Whether that be reading, writing, or spelling, people with dyscalculia are often good with creativity and critical thinking skills.
There is no known cause of dyscalculia although there is plenty of evidence that displays a correlation between dyscalculia and genes and heredity.