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Introduction to working with children with dyscalculia.

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1. Multisensory instruction, also known as... play with your food! Think cooking for fractions, snack foods for groupings and multiplication, sharing food with friends for division, and similar. In general, use tactile and even olfactory senses to reinforce abstract thinking.

2. Another example of this is in music: kids can play notes on a piano based on groups (e.g., "give me 2 groups of 3"), or skip count using the black and white keys, or tap drum beats, or clap!

3. Got math anxiety? Try using an extra piece of paper to cover up most of what’s on a worksheet or test so the students can focus on one problem at a time.

4. Assistive technology - varies widely and is primarily used in conjunction with formal IEP/504 supports.

4. Games! Mostly for fluency and practice - not for a new lesson. Examples include "Say Cheese," "tri-FACTa," "Prime Climb," and apps like "Tech Finder."

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www.dyscalculia.org/
Learning Disabilties Association of America: https://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia/
British Dyslexia Association: http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexic/dyscalculia

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Fact: Dyscalculia hasn’t been studied as much as other conditions like dyslexia, but that doesn’t mean it’s not common. Studied show that 43%-65% of kids with math disabilities also have reading disabilities. It is especially common to be diagnosed with multiple learning disabilities or conditions such as dyscalulia + dyslexia, or dyscalculia + ADHD.

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MYTH: "Dyscalculia is basically dyslexia for math."

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MYTH: "Dyscalculia is basically dyslexia for math."

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Fact: Although dyscalculia is sometimes referred to as “math dyslexia,” that’s just a nickname. Dyscalculia and dyslexia are separate conditions that have some overlapping symptoms. Kids dealing with both tend to have difficulty with language-based math issues, such as solving word problems and learning math vocabulary.

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MYTH: "Dyscalculia is another name for math anxiety."

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MYTH: "Dyscalculia is another name for math anxiety."

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Fact: Dyscalculia and math anxiety are not the same thing; however, it is common for kids who struggle with math—like kids with dyscalculia—to become anxious about doing math homework or going to math class.

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MYTH: "All children with dyscalculia have the same difficulties with math."

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MYTH: "All children with dyscalculia have the same difficulties with math."

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Fact: Dyscalculia actually refers to a wide range of math issues. For example, some kids with dyscalculia have a hard time with number concepts. Others have difficulty with the kind of visual-spatial thinking that’s needed for geometry. What most kids with dyscalculia have in common are challenges remembering basic math facts and completing math problems.

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Dyslexia Pros provides tutoring and support for students and families throughout the valley with dyslexia and dyscalculia. Their staff is full of trained professionals that can also provide tests to see if your child has either of these disabilities. Best of all, Dyslexia Pros also provides teacher training to ensure that all students can achieve in their school with the support of their teacher.

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When working on math homework with your child, it is important to validate any frustrations they may have. Normalizing their feelings helps create a safe environment for the student to work through problems rather than shut down. If your child is coming to you for help, avoid asking questions about what the teacher said to do and avoid contacting the teacher right away. Instead, work with your child to solve the problem and model how to respond when you do not know what to do right away.

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My world without numbers | Line Rothmann | TEDxVennelystBlvd

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-inability to calculate
Dyscalculia and Dyslexia can occur both independently of each other or together.
1 in 20 individuals, 3-6% of the population
Major Difficulties
-lack of skills in math fundamentals (failure to notice math signs/symbols)
-inability to conceptualize and execute math processes (they can solve a problem but not know how a strategy worked)
-attention deficits
-memory problems
-motor disabilities (write numbers slowly or inaccurately)
-visual-spatial deficits
Needs/How to help

1. Use concrete materials and start from practical activities.

2. Avoid creating anxiety for the student.

3. Establish the student's preferred learning style.

4. Teach more than one way to solve mathematical operations.

5. Build on student's existing knowledge.

6. Try to understand the student's errors, do not just settle for wrong.

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is difficulty in learning or comprehending arithmetic, such as difficulty in understanding numbers, learning how to manipulate numbers, and learning facts in mathematics. It is generally seen as a specific developmental disorder.