Dyscalculia
In Disney’s 1951 version of “Alice in Wonderland,” one of the most memorable songs was sung by the White Rabbit which he repeatedly stated “I’m late, I’m late, I’m late.”
By today’s standards, White Rabbit may have suffered from a learning disability which affects roughly 5% of the world population: Dyscalculia.
What is Dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia, coined from the Greek and Latin words which translated means to count badly. It is believed to be a genetically-linked learning disability which impacts a child’s ability to remember, understand, and work with numbers (e.g. money, fractions/measuring, telling time) or number facts (e.g. addition/subtraction tables).
What are some common symptoms of Dyscalculia?
1. Frequent tardiness, inability to measure the passing of time, poor time management skills.
2. Confusing arithmetic signs such as those used in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (e.g. +, -).
3. Difficulty recalling mathematical tables, especially during timed tests.
4. Confusing left and right.
5. Unable to remember mathematical concepts such as when carrying numbers over, inability to work with numbers in sequence e.g. 2, 4, 6.
6. Difficulty rounding numbers, especially when working with money or fractions.
7. Frequent transposing of numbers (e.g. sees 75 as 57) or can’t read a sequence of numbers without mistakes.
8. May exhibit increased sensitivity to light, smell, sound.
9. May become easily distracted (e.g. can’t filter distractions).
How is Dyscalculia treated?
Like most learning disabilities, there is no cure, only treatment to minimize the symptoms. Some experts believe that providing the proper tools for learning at the beginning of a child’s education may significantly reduce the odds of him becoming dyscalculic.
However, other experts such as Moshe Elbaum founder of Intelligence Integration believes that Dyscalculia can be helped, and the ability to do different calculations and following the numeric sequences can change. Moshe have helped over 15,000 children by strengthening eye movements, improving visual perception, modulating the senses and working on the learning skills needed for mathematical and numerical understanding.
For example:
1. Frequent tardiness, inability to measure the passing of time, poor time management skills.
2. Confusing arithmetic signs such as those used in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (e.g. +, -).
3. Difficulty recalling mathematical tables, especially during timed tests.
4. Modulating the senses can help building the correct spacial awareness needed for mathematical understanding.
In intelligence Integration eBook, you can find answers that can help you change the situation.
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