Difficulties Faced by Dyscalculics Within an Educational Setting What Do You Count On? Difficulties Faced by Dyscalculics Within an Educational Setting
Dyscalculia
Professional
Professional (2) Lack of tools Software Most of what is available seems to be mainly aimed at school age children
Lack of Awareness In those with dyscalculia Within the general population
Personal
Finding Support Internal barriers Learned dislikes Phobias Embarrassment
Finding Support (2) External barriers Lack of resources Ignorance In those with dyscalculia Within the general population
Owning the Problem Gaining mathematical competency Adopting personal coping strategies Practicing avoidance
Owning the Problem (2) Ways of gaining mathematical competency: Finding book and other resources Teaching others Taking lessons