Understanding How the Brain Builds Number Sense The brain’s ability to process numbers isn’t fixed at birth—it develops through experience and practice, just like learning to ride a bike or play an instrument. Research shows that children building math skills often have differences in how their parietal lobe processes numerical information. But here’s what’s remarkable: […]
Understanding How Number Sense Differences Affect Daily Life When a child has dyscalculia, the challenge extends far beyond the classroom. Simple tasks that others take for granted—telling time, handling money, measuring ingredients, or estimating how long something will take—can feel overwhelming. This isn’t about intelligence. Research shows that dyscalculia affects 5-7% of children and stems […]
Understanding Your Role as Your Child’s Math Teacher When your child is building their number sense, they need more than homework help. They need a guide who understands that math is a skill that develops through practice, not a talent some children simply have and others lack. The good news is that you are perfectly […]
Understanding What You’re Observing Before the Conversation Before approaching your child’s school or doctor about potential dyscalculia, take time to document what you’re seeing at home. Note specific situations where numbers become challenging—perhaps your child counting on fingers long after peers stopped, or losing track during simple money transactions. Write down examples of math homework […]
Understanding Late Discovery of Math Learning Differences Many parents wonder what happens when math learning differences go unidentified for years. Maybe your child has always “gotten by” in math, working twice as hard as classmates just to keep up. Or perhaps the challenges only became obvious when math concepts grew more complex in upper elementary […]
Yes, Adults Can Be Tested for Dyscalculia Adult dyscalculia assessment is available, and more professionals can evaluate adults now. You might seek testing because you’ve noticed lifelong patterns with numbers, struggled through school math, or perhaps your child’s journey made you recognize similar experiences. Adult testing evaluates number sense, mathematical reasoning, spatial processing, and working […]
The Complex Brain Networks Behind Number Processing When your child experiences challenges with numbers and math concepts, what’s happening in their brain? The answer reveals something fascinating about brain development rather than deficiency. Research from Stanford and other leading institutions shows that mathematical thinking involves intricate neural networks spanning multiple brain regions, not a single […]
Understanding the Genetic Research on Number Sense Development Research shows a strong genetic component to how children develop number sense and mathematical thinking. Studies found that if one identical twin is building math skills more slowly, there’s a 58% chance the other twin experiences similar patterns. For non-identical twins, that number drops to 39%. Children […]
Understanding the Genetic Component When you’re experiencing challenges with numbers yourself, watching your child struggle brings a specific kind of heartache. You wonder if you’ve passed something on to them, if you’re somehow responsible for their difficulties. Let’s look at what research tells us about the genetic aspects of dyscalculia and number sense development. Studies […]
Understanding the Genetic Component When you’re experiencing challenges with numbers yourself, watching your child struggle brings a specific kind of heartache. You wonder if you’ve passed something on to them, if you’re somehow responsible for their difficulties. Let’s look at what research tells us about the genetic aspects of dyscalculia and number sense development. Studies […]
