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Dyscalculia is a common learning difference that affects a person's ability to work with numbers and understand mathematical concepts, often going unnoticed from preschool through adulthood. Signs include difficulties in counting, recalling math facts, and understanding basic math operations, which can lead to anxiety and avoidance of math-related situations. Various strategies and tools, such as visual aids and technology, can help individuals manage dyscalculia effectively.

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Dyscalculia Flier

Dyscalculia is a common learning difference that affects a person's ability to work with numbers and understand mathematical concepts, often going unnoticed from preschool through adulthood. Signs include difficulties in counting, recalling math facts, and understanding basic math operations, which can lead to anxiety and avoidance of math-related situations. Various strategies and tools, such as visual aids and technology, can help individuals manage dyscalculia effectively.

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THE DYSLEXIA INITIATIVE

SIGNS OF
DYSCALCULIA
People with dyscalculia have trouble working with numbers and understanding mathematical based concepts. Experts say
that dyscalculia is a common learning difference though it is commonly overlooked. Signs of dyscalculia can show up as
early as preschool, but often goes unnoticed,or the signs may be ignored as it is assumed the person is just "bad at math."

TROUBLE AREAS HIGH SCHOOL


Seeing how numbers fit together Struggles to understand information on charts and
Counting graphs
Calculating Has trouble finding different approaches to the same
Recalling math facts math problem, such as adding the length and width of a
Using concepts like "less than" rectangle and doubling the answer to solve for the
Using symbols like + or - perimeter, rather than adding all the sides
Telling left from right Struggles to learn and understand reasoning methods
Reading an analog clock and multi-step calculation procedures
Working with dollars and coins Has trouble measuring items like ingredients in a simple
recipe or liquids in a bottle
Lacks confidence in activities that require understanding
PRESCHOOL
speed, distance and directions, and may get lost easily
Has trouble learning to count Has trouble apply math concepts to money, such as
Struggles to connect a number to an object, such as calculating exact change
knowing that "3" applies to groups of things like 3 cakes,
3 cars or 3 friends
ADULTS
Struggles to recognize patterns, like smallest to largest,
tallest to shortest Typical symptoms include:
Difficulty counting backwards
Difficulty remembering "basic" facts
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Slow to perform calculations
Weak mental arithmetic skills
Has difficulty learning and recalling basic number facts A poor sense of numbers and estimation
such as number bonds, i.e. 6 + 4 = 10 Difficulty in understanding place value
Still uses fingers to count instead of using more Addition is often the default operation
advanced strategies like mental math High levels of math anxiety
Poor understanding of the signs +, -, x, / or may confuse
these mathematical symbols
WAYS TO HELP
Struggles to recognize that 3 + 5 is the same as 5 + 3 or
may not be able to solve 3 + 26 - 26 without calculating Blocks, number lines, and other tools to visualize how to
Has trouble with place value, often putting numbers in solve math problems
the wrong column Extra time on tests and other tasks that involve math
May not understand math language or be able to devise Technology like calculators and math apps to help make
a plan to solve a math problem math easier to navigate
Finds it difficult to understand math phrases like greater
than or less than
TO LEARN MORE
Has trouble keeping score in sports or games
Has difficulty working out the total cost of items and can Join the #DyslexiaRevolution!
run out of money
May avoid situations that require understanding numbers, Visit us on the web at www.TheDyslexiaInitiative.org and
like playing games that involve math sign up for our newsletter and other emails. Follow us on
Facebook page at @DyslexiaInitiative, You can also find us
on Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and YouTube

Sources: https://www.dyslexia.uk.net/specific-learning-difficulties/dyscalculia/the-signs-of-dyscalculia/;
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/signs-symptoms/could-your-child-have/signs-of-dyscalculia-
in-children; https://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/

#DYSLEXIAREVOLUTION

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