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Dyscalculia

Is a condition that affects the ability to acquire arithmetical skills. Dyscalculic sufferers may have difficulty understanding simple number concepts, inability to grasp number, and have problems learning maths facts and processes.

Dyscalculia  See Also Mathematics Disorder – Click Here

PsychNet-UK Dyscalculia Information Sheet – Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis etc.

Dyscalculia.Org – Vast array if links, information etc.Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Support Services began in 1992 and started using the website, dyscalculia.org, in 1997. 4/5
Dyscalculia, Dyslexia and Maths.- The British Dyslexia Association.The DfES defines dyscalculia as: ‘A condition that affects the ability to acquire arithmetical skills. Dyscalculic learners may have

difficulty understanding simple number concepts, lack an intuitive grasp of numbers, and have problems learning number facts and procedures. Even if they produce a correct answer or use a correct method, they may do so mechanically and without confidence.’ 3/5

Dyscalculia: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment. 3/5

Learning Disabilities ( Dyscalculia ) – In the area of mathematics are explored here. Often referred to as dyscalculia, math-related learning isabilities are complex and require intervention by skillful teachers to help students achieve success.Often referred to as dyscalculia, math-related learning disabilities are complex and require intervention by skillful teachers to help students achieve success. 3/5

The Dyscalculia Centre UK – testing, support and Information.Between 1994 and 1998 a team of researchers at First and Best worked on the first ever project to provide a complete set of materials for teachers of dyslexic students. Following the successful completion of this course, some of them began to undertake work to investigate whether the principles which underpinned the work on dyslexia could be used to generate materials for use with dyscalculic pupils. 3/5

Google Scholarly Articles on Dyscalculia – Click Here

Wikipedia – Dyscalculia- Click Here