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With Dyscalculia, You Must Advocate for Yourself

When you believe you have a learning disability like Dyscalculia, the first step to a solution is identifying the problem.

If you or your child have difficulty with math skills, you may have a disorder called Dyscalculia. Often linked with Dyslexia, Dyscalculia is similar learning disorder that causes confusion with numbers rather than words. The video below offers tips on how to recognize it and what causes it, which could be vital for you to receive a diagnosis. Most importantly, it offers advice on how to advocate for yourself in the event that you have a learning disability.

It is important that if you think you have any type of learning disorder that you advocate for yourself to be diagnosed. Remember: you can’t start working towards a solution until you know what the problem is. Please watch this video and share it with family or friends who may have similar problem — as a real disorder, it deserves to be treated as such. 

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Use our simple online analysis tool can help you find what areas need strengthened. You can also learn more about Dyscalculia here.

Key takeaways

  1. Dyscalculia is a disorder that causes difficulty with math.
  2. Like Dyslexia, it is a real disorder and deserves to be treated as such.
  3. Always advocate for yourself: you can't start working towards a solution until you know what the problem is.
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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.