Math Dyslexia | It's really called dyscalculia

Does your child struggle with math? There might be something going on in the brain that’s causing the struggle. In this episode we talk about a condition which is sometimes referred to as “math dyslexia.”

Learn about the neurological aspect, how it's diagnosed, along with practical strategies that can be used to help reduce the frustration. Best of all, we’ll share how to pronounce dyscalculia!

0:00 The Struggle and the Truth About "Math Dyslexia"

0:15 What the Episode Covers (Diagnosis, Strategies, Pronunciation)

0:40 Pronunciation of Dyscalculia and Word Morphology (Difficulty Counting)

1:30 What is Dyscalculia (Math Dyslexia) and separating it from Dyslexia

2:15 Analogy for Dyscalculia

3:00 Examples of Struggle

3:45 Common Symptoms of Dyscalculia

5:00 Impact on Daily Life

5:45 How is Dyscalculia Tested?

7:00 Comorbidity: The Connection to Dyslexia and Dysgraphia (The "3 Ds")

7:45 Strategies for Parents