Question

Jagan is a 7th standard student, he has high achievement scores in all subjects other than mathematics, he has some particular difficulty in doing addition, subtraction, division and multiplication, so Jagan has chance of having

• A. Dyslexia
• B. Dysgraphia
• C. Dyscalculia
• D. Dyspraxia

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia

• Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability (SLD) characterized by persistent difficulty in understanding numbers, learning arithmetic facts, grasping math concepts, and performing basic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• It is often colloquially referred to as 'math dyslexia' or a mathematical learning disorder.

• A child with dyscalculia usually demonstrates average or above-average intellectual ability in non-mathematical subjects (such as reading, science, and social studies) despite struggling severely with numeracy skills.

Common Learning Disabilities

• Dyscalculia: Impairment and severe difficulty in learning mathematics and arithmetic calculations.

• Dyslexia: Difficulty in reading, decoding words, spelling, and language processing.

• Dysgraphia: Impairment in writing ability, fine motor skills related to penmanship, and organizing thoughts on paper.

• Dyspraxia: Difficulty in motor coordination, movement planning, and spatial awareness.

• Aphasia / Dysphasia: Impairment or loss of the ability to comprehend or formulate language due to brain processing issues.

• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): Characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity affecting learning behavior.