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Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia

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Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that makes it difficult for a person to learn and perform mathematical functions. Related to, but distinct from Dyslexia, Dyscalculia can turn any task involving numbers into an exercise in frustration. Read on for the facts about Dyscalculia, and advice on what to do if you think your child may be affected.

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Dyscalculia: A Quick Look

What you should know about dyscalculia: Dyscalculia refers to a wide range of learning difficulties involving math ...

Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities
What is dyscalculia?

Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability (or difficulty) in mathematics. It was originally defined by the ...

Source: About Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia

What is dyscalculia?Dyscalculia is a term referring to a wide range of life-long learning disabilities involving math. ...

Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities

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Specific Learning Disabilities

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Does Your Child Hate Math? Maybe They're Dyscalculic

Source: Education.com
How Can I Tell If My Child Has Dyscalculia?

Source: About Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
What are the Symptoms of Dyscalculia?

Source: About Dyscalculia
Learning Disabilities–ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
How Parents Can Help Students With Learning Disabilities

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Characteristics of Students' Mathematics Learning Problems

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
How is Dyscalculia "Diagnosed"?

Source: About Dyscalculia

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