Education
What is Dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that affects a person’s ability to understand, process, and work with numbers and mathematical concepts. Individuals with dyscalculia may struggle with:
Basic arithmetic operations
Understanding numerical quantities
Telling time and understanding money
Spatial reasoning and direction
Remembering mathematical facts and procedures
Dyscalculia is not related to intelligence and can coexist with high abilities in other areas. Interventions for dyscalculia often involve specialized instruction, use of visual aids and manipulatives, and accommodations such as extra time on math-related tasks.