What strategies can be used to overcome math difficulties?
Although a good deal is known about reading-related learning disabilities (dyslexia), much less is known about math-related learning disabilities (dyscalculia). Research has revealed some interesting things about dyscalculia. Often, people with dyscalculia are highly intelligent and able to succeed very well academically.
LD OnLine's section on math skills has a number of relevant articles including:
- Learning Disabilities in Mathematics
- Mathematics Disabilities: What We Know and Don’t Know
- Dyscalculia
Other articles about strategies that work well with students who have learning disabilities and are struggling with mathematics include: