Dyscalculia?

Question

I'm 23 and was recently diagnosed with dyscalculia. It's really affected my life. I've always done poorly in math and have difficulty remembering numbers, following driving directions, writing numbers correctly, remembering math facts, etc. I've tried to do some research but there's not much information out there. Is it a new disorder? Does anyone have it or know anything about it? Can I fix it or make it better? Is it rare? I would appreciate any information. I feel like I'm the only one!

Answer 1

You should check out http://www.dyscalculiaforum.com

It's not a new thing, dyscalculia. Scientists "discovered" it in the 1800s. WHO and ICD has approved it as a disability in maths. Between 3.6 and 6.5 of the World's population are dyscalculic, according to UK studies.

Dyscalculics are able to learn. You can too. You just need different teaching methods, and a diagnosis that can tell you where your problems are - because there are variations of dycalculia. It's the same with dyslexia.

See the website for links, proof and all that. :)

Answer 2

http://www.dyscalculia.org/

The fact that this website exists proves that you are not alone. The Internet is a wonderful tool when researching something like this.

I once thought I had dyscalculia because I have problems with left and right and had always done poorly in math, but after consulting a psychologist, they diagnosed me with math anxiety. That doesn't explain the fact that I'm still "directionally challenged." I'm not 100 percent convinced that I'm not slightly dyscalculix (sp?). However, I did pass a college algebra class with an "A" average. I had to study about 3 to 4 hours A DAY to do this. So I just don't know.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyscalculia

Also a good website with a good overview of the disorder. I wish you luck.

Answer 3

Your not the only one! I have Dyscalculia I was tested for it. I find it extremely hard to remember numbers , keep numbers in order , sometimes I mix numbers , often when reading a digital clock or road signs with numbers I misread them seeing numbers that aren't really there for example once I though 45 mph was 40 mph. , I struggle with money , counting it & making change! That is so embarrassing! I was in band for 6 yrs. But always struggled to read music. Often I would mix up notes , skip lines , my greatest struggle was counting music. The numbers just would not stay in my head & I was always getting lost. I play the flute by ear! Dyscalculia is a real issue! Only God can help me through this!

Answer 4

Dyslexia is words and letters. Dyscalculia is numbers. People with dyslexia have trouble reading and writing as the letters and words appear all jumbled up or the letters look slightly different to how we would see them. Dyscalculia is the same but affects how you see and read and write numbers. If you do have either of these conditions there are loads of ways you can get help to make life a little easier. Good luck.

Answer 5

It is not rare to have dyscalculia. You can practice math and go over directions. I think that would make it better. I read "After All" by Mary Tyler Moore where she mentions that she was diagnosed with dyscalculia. I was labeled Learning Disabled all through school. I like to look at it as a learning difference. We all learn in our own ways. Remember that you are not the only one.

Answer 6

I must have this too. Math is sooooooo hard except for addition and subtraction. As for following directions when driving, I've been lost so many times.

Answer 7

I've never heard of this as a disorder in and of itself.
Sounds like you may have a learning disability (which may manifest itself in dyscalculia).

dyscalculia simply means the inablity (or difficulty in) to calcuate (do math).

just like dysphagia is trouble swallowing,
dysarthria is trouble articulating words when speaking,
etc.

Answer 8

Wanted to ask this question too this morning

Answer 9

that's uncertain and there are in fact more potential answers to the question...