Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects a person's ability to understand and remember math concepts, rules, and formulas. It's a neurological condition that occurs when the brain doesn't process math-related concepts in the same way as people without dyscalculia.
Here are some things to know about dyscalculia:
Symptoms
Symptoms usually appear in childhood, but many adults have dyscalculia and don't know it. People with dyscalculia may struggle with basic arithmetic, sequencing numbers, and remembering mathematical facts.
Mental health
People with dyscalculia may experience anxiety, depression, and other difficult feelings when they have to do math.
Intelligence
People with dyscalculia are not less intelligent or less capable than people who don't have dyscalculia.
Treatment
After diagnosis, treatment may include working with a learning disorders specialist, family involvement, and curricular adaptations at school.
Other abilities
People with dyscalculia can also do exceptionally well in writing, reading, and speaking.
