Dyscalculia
"In the world of numbers, dyscalculia may present challenges, but within each equation lies a story of perseverance, innovation, and the unique brilliance of seeing the world through a different lens."
What is Dyscalculia?
According to the British Dyslexia Association (BDA): Dyscalculia is a specific and persistent difficulty in understanding numbers which can lead to diverse range of difficulties with mathematics. It will be unexpected in relation to age, level of education and experience and occurs across all ages and abilities.
"Mathematics difficulties are best thought of as a continuum, not a distinct category, and they have many causal factors. Dyscalculia falls at the one end of the spectrum and will be distinguishable from other maths issues due to the severity of difficulties with number sense, including subtilising, symbolic and non-symbolic magnitude comparison, and ordering . It can occur singly but often co-occurs with other specific learning difficulties, mathematics anxiety and medical conditions".
Our Assessment
A full detailed assessment report is produced after the assessment. This includes an outline of learning strengths and recommendations, with strategies for how to support, manage and improve on areas of weakness.
Our typical Dyscalculia Assessment
Language/ literacy
Visual Memory
General Ability
Speed of Processing
Working Memory
Reading
Visual Motor Integration
Mathematical Skills
Maths Anxiety Questionnaire
FAQ's
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We can perform a diagnostic report from the age of 8 to 80. Under 7, we can complete a learning needs assessment to help you understand what is going on.
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A summary of key findings from the assessment and background information from home, school and/or other agencies. Detailed interpretation of test results, including: • General Underlying Ability: verbal and non verbal ability • Academic achievement: reading, spelling, writing, and handwriting • Cognitive processing: memory, phonological skills, and processing speed •. Holistic view of assessment findings • Table of test scores • Key recommendations for supporting the learner in the following areas: • Home environment • Classroom environment • Access arrangements in exams (if appropriate) • Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), if appropriate.
Wondering if you have dyscalculia?
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