Symptoms/Indicators of Dyscalculia (Math Problems)

Symptoms/Indicators of Dyscalculia (Math Problems) 

*  Age Range approximately from age 7 to 11 years

If a student has several of these dyscalculia symptoms/indicators, further investigations should be made.  However, if these issues continue beyond the time that the average child has grown out of them, they may indicate Dyscalculia, and advice should be sought.

Do you/your child frequently:

·       Confuse numbers, i.e., 51 for 15?

·       Transpose and reverse numbers when reading or writing?

·       Confuse: Minus, Subtract, Take away, Less?

·       Confuse: Add, Plus, Add on, More?

·       Confuse: Times, Multiply?

Do you/your child have problems:

·       With maths, despite achieving in other areas of work.

·       Getting very anxious when performing maths exercises.

·       Counting backwards from ten or 100.

·       Learning the multiplication (times tables)?

·       Working out easy money and change?

·       Estimating numbers: Tens, Hundreds, Thousands?

·       Working out percentages?

·       Working out averages?

·       Analysing details.

·       Understanding fractions?

·       Have difficulty understanding concepts of place value, carrying and borrowing?

·       Understanding 2 + 5 = 7 (but not understand 5 + 2 = 7)?

·       Reading music because of the mathematics around notes?

·       Working out the speed miles per hour?

·       Telling the time and concepts related to time such as days, weeks, quarters etc.?

·       Learning the date?

·       Answer the question correctly – but cannot tell you how s/he got the answer?

·       Strategic planning (cannot play games like chess)?

Early Diagnosis is the key to success!

The earlier Dyscalculia is diagnosed, the easier it is to ensure the student receives the proper support at home, school or other educational establishments. Although there is no cure for Dyscalculia, research has shown the problems can be alleviated with the appropriate tuition.

Please bear in mind that children vary tremendously at this age? An Educational Psychologist and some other specialists can diagnose Dyscalculia.

This is a guide only and does not constitute medical or psychological advice.

If you are concerned about your child, you should seek professional advice as early as possible.

Maria Chivers © – Jan 2019