https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak In your groups, complete the following tasks about your chosen Specific Learning Disability en-us 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC 2023-10-06 00:11:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f522.png wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064344 This week, you will be working in groups based upon your chosen disability. During each class, you will be given a set of criterion to follow to construct your own research and find resources to create a disability padlet. On Friday of this week, you will be teaching another group about your disability using the padlet you have created, which will lead into our second edition of the Who Am I? Demystification poster regarding Specific Learning Disabilities.

Tasks: Conduct your own research (I have given you a head start with the resource hub) on each of the subtopics for each day. As always, based on course policy, do not copy and paste. Quote, summarize, and paraphrase. For each subtopic, you will also be required to find two resources (videos, links, websites, pdfs, etc.) to assist and teach others. Provide a brief description for each of your resources as well.

Subtopics: In each subtopic, you will need the following:
- Defining, summarizing, quoting, or paraphrasing to give an understanding of each one.
- Two resources + an explanation of each one.]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064344 zftdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064347 Dyscalculia is a learning disorder in math. People with dyscalculia struggle with this at many different levels.

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-is-dyscalculia

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23949-dyscalculia

Emily Shively


]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064347 https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064349 Dyscalculia is often caused through deficits in math skills, heredity, genes, or brain development. 
https://www.edubloxtutor.com/what-causes-dyscalculia/]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064349 https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064355 It is common to occur in 3%-6% of the population. It is as equally likely to affect females as males. 3–7% of all children, adolescents, and adults suffer from dyscalculia.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6440373/


]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064355 wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064358 Identify challenges in the following areas:
- School
- Home
- Community
- Employment (for adults)
- Relationships
- Social and Emotional

]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064358 https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064359 Some challenges with dyscalculia include:
-trouble handling money
-keeping track of finances
-runs out of time when doing tasks
-difficulty in math and number-based learning.
When it comes to socializing:
-avoiding playing popular games like uno
-having low self-esteem
-getting teased
-being afraid to drive to new places because you often have trouble navigating your speed
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/4-ways-dyscalculia-can-affect-social-skills

]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064359 wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064365 What are the academic, behavioral, or functional areas of struggle based on this disability?]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064365 zftdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064369 Academic:
Struggles recalling math facts, concepts, rules, formulas, sequences, and procedures
Inconsistent understanding of math facts
Slowness in understanding math concepts in word problems
Confusing math operations signs or doing them in the wrong order

Behavioral:
High math anxiety
May become withdrawn
Have low self worth

Functional:
Being very early or late
Struggles with left and right orientation
Limited strategic planning ability


https://www.washington.edu/doit/what-are-typical-challenges-students-math-related-learning-disabilities-face#:~:text=Some%20common%20challenges%20faced%20by,%2C%20reading%2C%20and%20recalling%20numbers.

https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/how-to-help-a-child-with-dyscalculia-in-the-classroom/#:~:text=Children%20with%20dyscalculia%2C%20where%20unsupported,esteem%20can%20easily%20be%20affected.

]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064369 https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064372 Some characteristics of Dyscalculia include: Having trouble counting backwards, getting numbers mixed up, slow to perform calculation, high levels of math anxiety, and more. ]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064372 wschleic https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064377 Do/Can any other disabilities exist in addition to this primary diagnosis?

]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064377 https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064384 In most cases, 20%-60% of people with dyscalculia are  diagnosed with ADHD. Anxiety disorder mood disorder are also very common with Dyscalculia. ]]> 2023-10-02 18:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2729064384 https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732093927 Some common challenges that people with dyscalculia have are: time management skills, inability to recall schedules, limited planning ability, and weakness in math]]> 2023-10-04 13:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732093927 salwoskih https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732102796 Some assessments given when evaluating for dyscalculia are: computation skills, math fluency, mental computation, and dyscalculia testing. Kids with dyscalculia are entitled to accommodations while at school, such as access to a calculator, extra time on tests if needed, and a quiet space to work. Some strategies that may help with completing assessments are: creating separate worksheets for word and number problems, break down worksheets into sections, use an extra piece of paper to cover the rest of the test you aren't working on helping you to focus on the problem you're working on. 
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-dyscalculia/#:~:text=Kids%20with%20dyscalculia%20may%20also,a%20quiet%20space%20to%20work.

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/test-for-dyscalculia

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/at-a-glance-classroom-accommodations-for-dyscalculia#]]> 2023-10-04 13:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732102796 https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732104022 I feel that a person with Dyscalculia can get very frustrated with themselves if they can't grasp a concept that may seem easier to others. In this case, I would tell the person to calm down and so their work at their own pace. No one is perfect at everything. I would also tell them to use their resources and assistive technology so they can do their work to the best of their ability. ]]> 2023-10-04 13:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732104022 zftdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732123850 An example of no/low level assistive technology you could use for dyscalculia could be simply some math fact cards or 2D and 3D geometric shapes. This could help with learning math facts, and recognizing shapes.

An example of mid level assistive technology you could use for dyscalculia would be a talking calculator or an audio recorder. The talking calculator would help the student be more aware of what they are imputing. The audio recorder would help, because then students can play back the lesson and possibly get some clarification.

An example of high level assistive technology you could use for dyscalculia could be math software such as MathType. This helps the student, because in the software they can notate math problems using a mouse or keyboard. Another example could be a math software that uses voice recognition. MathType also offers this. The student can say the problem and the software will convert it. This will help them understand different types of problems, and the correct symbols.

https://learningabledkids.info/assistive-technology/assistive_technology_math/assistive-technology-for-dyscalculia-and-math-disabilities/

https://www.grayson.edu/Wiki/Assistive%20Technology.html#:~:text=Students%20who%20have%20dyscalculia%20can,otherwise%20struggle%20in%20math%20classes.

]]> 2023-10-04 13:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732123850 https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732132638 1.) One accommodation that can be given to someone with Dyscalculia could be access to a calculator (they know how to use) during class or work. With this, they won't need to stress about not understanding the work and mixing up numbers.

2.) Another accommodation that can be given is a quiet space to work. I can be overwhelming if you are not understanding a topic and their is the noise of the classroom in the background. Sometimes, if you have a quiet space to work in, you will only focus on what you are working on, rather than the other distractions. 

3.) Another accommodation that can be given to a person with Dyscalculia is in-school tutoring or homework help. If someone is teaching a person with Dyscalculia in a way that they can understand then they have a better chance of success. The teacher can only do so much for each individual student, so if there's someone else to help the people that are behind, this can be very beneficial. ]]> 2023-10-04 13:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732132638 salwoskih https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732136419 Talk about having dyscalculia to your friends. When you go out, communicate with them and tell them you have to do the simple math in splitting the bill. Don't let anybody help you. It'll take longer than usual, but you have to learn.
You can ask your friends how much they spend a month on groceries and multiply it by 12 to see how much they spend in a year. It's a fun way, but you're still learning and doing basic math. ]]> 2023-10-04 14:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2732136419 zftdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734236754 Dyscalculia can affect many different areas of life. Having dyscalculia can make ones self esteem pretty low. This can make communicating and making new friends difficult. It is also common that children struggling with dyscalculia may avoid playing games or playing sports that involve kept track of the score. To help this, maybe start doing more small group activities in the classroom so kids can get more comfortable with their peers. ]]> 2023-10-05 16:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734236754 zftdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734298411 Students with dyscalculia may struggle with independece because they have a hard time with things such as telling the time. Sometimes they can't read a clock which effects another aspect of dyscalculia which is either being very late or very early. It is also possible they struggle with their lefts and rights. To help the time issue, make sure you have schedules up in the classroom, and maybe work with telling time with the kids, but make sure you have digital clocks in the classroom as well. Also do activites so they can work on their rights and lefts as well.]]> 2023-10-05 16:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734298411 salwoskih https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734550207 As a parent who has a child with dyscalculia, you can play dominoes together. Playing dominoes can help them understand simple math concepts easier. Parents should avoid using worksheets and play games to reinforce math facts instead. Children find games more fun and interesting. You can use other strategies to teach your child math, like using legos or blocks to teach simple addition and subtraction. 

]]> 2023-10-05 20:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734550207 salwoskih https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734562215 Your child may feel embarrassed of their disability. Help your child understand their disability by acknowledging their struggles and praising their work. Some challenges the child may encounter are: having trouble remembering things like phone numbers, zip codes, game scores. They can struggle with money such as, making change, counting bills, calculating a tip, splitting a check, or estimating how much something might cost.
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-dyscalculia/
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-spot-dyscalculia/#:~:text=The%20disorder%20can%20also%20affect,how%20much%20something%20will%20cost.]]> 2023-10-05 20:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734562215 zftdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734678182 Students with dyscalculia may struggle with expressing what they need. They may feel embarrassed. Some things they could say "could I skip being the score keeper" or "Can you help me know when I'm running out of time".]]> 2023-10-05 23:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734678182 zftdc https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734678434 Students with dyscalculia obviously struggle with solving math problems, but it also carries over into other areas of life. They have problems memorizing different signs and signals such as stop signs. For this, you just have to remind the child when they are young and maybe do some fun memorization games.]]> 2023-10-05 23:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wschleic/atcccg8yygog6gak/wish/2734678434