WHAT IS Dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand and work with mathematical concepts.
It is similar to dyslexia, but instead of impacting reading, it affects skills related to numbers and mathematics.
Individuals with dyscalculia may struggle with basic calculations, understanding mathematical symbols, managing time, counting, remembering number sequences, and developing an intuitive sense of quantity.
Dyscalculia can significantly impact academic performance as well as everyday life skills, such as handling money or reading the time.
Main Difficulties Associated with Dyscalculia
People with dyscalculia may experience:
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Difficulty understanding numbers and their relationships.
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Trouble performing mental calculations or remembering math facts.
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Confusion with mathematical symbols (+, -, =).
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Problems with spatial organization of numbers on a page.
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Difficulty performing basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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Problems understanding the place value of numbers (units, tens, hundreds).
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Difficulty understanding mathematical concepts, such as relationships between numbers and operations.
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Challenges managing money, including calculating change or performing basic banking operations.
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Trouble organizing time, including understanding schedules and dates.
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Difficulty remembering number sequences, such as steps in a math problem or phone numbers.
Dyscalculia Therapy and Treatment
Intervention for dyscalculia generally includes specialized educational support, which may involve adapted teaching methods and assistive technology.
Additional strategies can help compensate for math difficulties, such as using calculators or specific software programs. Emotional support is also essential to help individuals build confidence in their math abilities and manage the frustration that can arise from these challenges.
At our Marbella center, we offer specialized dyscalculia treatment. Our Speech Therapist specializing in Dyscalculia will provide tools, exercises, and personalized guidance to help you overcome difficulties and live a normal, fulfilling life despite dyscalculia.
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