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Dyscalculia

What is dyscalculia?

Dyscalculia is a learning disorder where an individual has difficulty performing basic math.

This includes:

  • counting

  • recognizing numerical patterns

  • recalling mathematical facts

Typically the signs of dyscalculia manifest during childhood, particularly when children first learn how to perform basic math. Nevertheless, many adults have this condition without realizing it.  Dyscalculia is not limited to calculation errors or number transpositions. Instead, individuals with this disorder struggle to comprehend fundamental mathematical concepts, like the fact that three is greater than two. This impediment can hinder academic success and disrupt daily life.

Symptoms of dyscalculia?

Here are several specific signs of dyscalculia that you can look for:

  • Trouble processing numbers and measuring quantities, beginning in preschool.

  • Difficulty understanding the association between a number (e.g., 3) and the quantity it represents (e.g., 3 carrots).

  • Trouble telling time on a clock.

  • A hard time counting, comparing numbers or amounts.

  • Challenges with basic mathematical calculations.

  • Use of fingers to count beyond appropriate age and difficulty counting backward.

  • Trouble recognizing math symbols and what calculation they refer to.

 

Many of these symptoms speak to the fundamental shortfall in comprehending mathematical concepts. For individuals with this condition, recalling these concepts and when and how to use them can also prove to be a challenge.

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The symptoms of dyscalculia can present differently in adults as compared to children.

The condition can be marked by difficulty

  • performing simple money calculations

  • reading charts and graphs

  • grasping spatial awareness

This condition can lead to feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.

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