Dyscalculia is defined as consistent failure to achieve in mathematics commensurate with age, intelligence, adequate instruction, and effort. It is marked by difficulties with counting, working memory, visualization; visuospatial,  directional, and sequential perception and processing; retrieval of learned facts and procedures; quantitative reasoning speed; motor sequencing; perception of time; and the accurate interpretation and representation of numbers when reading, copying, writing, reasoning, speaking, and recalling. Dyscalculia affects 6% to 7% of the population, and up to 26%, when including weaker forms.

1. random number and symbol mixups when reading, thinking, copying, writing, speaking, and remembering

2. unreliable memory of numbers, math facts, rules, and procedures

3. inordinate effort nets disappointing results

4. poor mental figuring

5. counting and calculation with fingers or marks

6. is quickly overwhelmed- experiences frustration, tears,  distress, anxiety, panic, and avoidance

7. struggles with handling money

8. See more in The Dyscalculia Checklist

Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs) are defined in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association. 

"Specific Learning Disorder-- with impairment in Mathematics (315.1), Reading (315.0), or Written Expression (315.2). SLD is "a neurodevelopmental disorder of biological origin manifested in learning difficulties and problems in acquiring academic skills markedly below age level and manifested in the early school years, lasting for at least 6 months, not attributed to intellectual disabilities, developmental disorders, or neurological or motor disorders." 

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LEGAL GUIDANCE on DYSCALCULIA, DYSLEXIA, DYSGRAPHIA, & LEARNING DISABILITIES

Federal DOE Guidance on Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, & Dysgraphia and IEPs (10/2015)

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Video: Saying dyslexia, dyscalculia, & dysgraphia in schools -  Michael Yudin, Assistant Secretary of Special Education & Rehab Services (2015)

National Institutes of Health on Dyscalculia Diagnosis & Management (2012)

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Dyscalculia From Research to Education 

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Untether: Inspiration for Living Free and Strong, No Matter What the  Challenge by  JT Mestdagh (2019)

JT graduated college, wrote a book, and climbs mountains, in spite of severe dyslexia and serious health problems!

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