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What is Dyscalculia?
Can it be accommodated for in the classroom?
What services and supports should I expect?
Dyscalculia is a learning disability in math. As Dyslexia impacts a person’s ability to read and understand written words, Dyscalculia impacts a person’s ability to understand numbers and math reasoning.
Students who have dyscalculia will struggle with numbers related information within any subject, because their brains don’t process math-related concepts like the brains of their peers without this disorder. Basic concepts like quantities or counting can be difficult. This can cause both academic and social challenges.
Dyscalculia can make it hard to accomplish actions such as:
All these actions involve basic math skills, or “number sense”.
That a student with Dyscalculia struggles in science, is constantly late to class, shies away from games, or never shares with a group, isn’t surprising.
There are a number of ways that your child’s school can help them to thrive with Dyscalculia. This may involve direct special education services, classroom accommodations, curriculum modification, or coaching the student on mechanisms to use in social situations.
Some limited examples of what you might discuss with your child’s team:
Dyscalculia may not be as well-known as Dyslexia, however it may be just as common. If your child has been diagnosed with Dyscalculia, or you suspect they are struggling with this learning disorder, it is important that your child’s school provides evaluation and support.
If you don’t believe your child is receiving needed support with their learning disability in math, please get in touch with me so we can discuss your situation in a free initial consultation.
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