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If your child struggles with math despite working incredibly hard, it might not be about effort—it could be dyscalculia, a learning difference that affects how the brain processes mathematical information.
In this episode, I break down what dyscalculia really is (hint: it's not just "being bad at math"), the signs to watch for at different ages, and the neuroscience that explains why traditional math tutoring so often disappoints.
You'll Learn:
- What dyscalculia actually is—and why recent research updates matter
- Signs of dyscalculia in younger children (preschool through elementary)
- How the signs shift in older children and teenagers
- Why dyscalculia involves multiple brain processing systems (visual, auditory, memory, kinesthetic, and processing speed)
- The difference between temporary math struggles and persistent patterns
- How neuroplasticity makes real change possible
- Why "working harder" at math isn't the solution—and what is
The Multi-System Truth:
Dyscalculia isn't a single deficit. It involves combinations of challenges across visual processing, auditory processing, memory, movement coordination, and processing speed. This is why your child might count on their fingers, struggle to read analog clocks, have trouble judging distances, AND get lost following multi-step instructions. These seemingly unrelated challenges are connected—they share the same foundation systems.
When you identify which specific systems need support and strengthen them directly, math suddenly becomes possible. It's not about working harder at math—it's about building the foundation that makes math work.
Free Comprehensive Dyscalculia Screener:
I've created a free screener that doesn't just tell you IF your child has dyscalculia—it shows you WHICH processing systems need support and gives you a personalized action plan you can start using today.
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