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Facts
about dyscalculia
Dyscalculia
is a math learning disability. It does not mean
that people with dyscalculia can't do math at all
(if that is the case, it is called ACALCULIA),
just that it is harder or that people need
special education
Dyscalculia
is a word you use when people have significant
problems with numbers but still have a normal IQ
and have been going to school like everyone else
About
5% of the population is said to have dyscalculia
(Bjorn Adler)
Dyscalculia
is even numbered between men and women, all
studies has shown 50/50
About
15% of people with dyslexia also have dyscalculia
Dyscalculia
is seen in people were the mother was sick, took
drugs or drank during pregnancy. Also in early
childbirth and problems during delivery. But most
of the time, there is NO explanation.
Often
more people in a family have learning problems
Dyscalculia
has nothing to do with social heritage,
environment or culture
Dyscalculia
is acknowledged in the medical world - it is in
the WHO (world health organization) diagnosis
manual ICD-10 in the same category as dyslexia
and a physical problem (missing a leg etc.). That
means, that people with dyscalculia has the right
to function like everyone else - and therefore
has the right to special help, in school, work
and life situations, according to the WHO.
There
are many forms and degrees of dyscalculia. Some
are maybe able to multiply but not divide and the
other way around. Some are maybe able to do math
at a high level but not something as simple as
765-340=
Dyscalculia
is something people have all life, but the degree
of it CAN change
Dyscalculia
in different languages
English - dyscalculia, dyscalcula
Swedish - Dyskalkyli, talblind
Norwegian - Dyskalkuli, talblind
Danish - Dyskalkuli, talblindhed
German - Dyskalkulie
Dutch - Dyscalculie
Spanish - Discalculia
French - Dyscalculie
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Frequent
math problems
Dyscalculia
What this page is all about...
Pseudo-dyscalculia/fake dyscalculia/math anxiety
Math anxiety CAN come from "real" math
problems, but is also a problem in it's self. People with
pseudo-dyscalculia can have all the signs of dyscalculia,
but it is an emotional problem. These people have the
idea that they just can't understand math at all, they
don't feel smart. People with pseudo-dyscalculia should
not be in a special class. Individual talks with the
teacher and/or counselor/therapist should help a person
with math anxiety. NEVER tell a person with math anxiety
(or any "real" learning disability for that
matter) that he or she "could if (s)he would"
or that it's all in their head. This is a confidence
problem and it is REAL! But remember; always test (screen)
the person before saying that it's "only" math
anxiety.
Acalculia
Generally not able to do simple math like 3+7 - even with
lots of help. It's seen in people with brain injury/damage.
General math problems
This is about general learning problems in all classes.
It takes longer to learn. The person is able to learn
though, they just need extra help - and time.
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