Welcome to Dyscalculia - A Parent's Guide
This website is a resource for parents of primary age children in Ms. Holler and Ms. Balic's class who have been identified as having dyscalculia. You will find information regarding dyscalculia, such as; modifications you will notice in the classroom, tips you can use at home, resource links to learn more, and a forum page to foster communication.
Parents, say this with me, "Dyscalculia is not a prescription for failure!" If you need to, say it again. Our goal is to teach your child work-around strategies and develop his/her number sense and math automaticity.
Dyscalculia, also known as mathematical learning disabilities, refers to a wide range of disabilities involving math that affects approximately 3-6% of individuals (Price & Ansari, 2013). No two students with dyscalculia are alike, as dyscalculia varies from student to student and is just as unique as your child. Students with dyscalculia struggle to learn math, but are capable of learning when given different strategies.
Parents, teachers, and students working as a team are the best resource for students with dyscalculia. Remember, you are not alone in helping your child with their learning disability. It is common for parents to feel overwhelmed when their student has had lots of help but is not making progress. Be sure to keep in contact with your child’s teachers about your concerns.
This website is a resource for parents of primary age children in Ms. Holler and Ms. Balic's class who have been identified as having dyscalculia. You will find information regarding dyscalculia, such as; modifications you will notice in the classroom, tips you can use at home, resource links to learn more, and a forum page to foster communication.
Parents, say this with me, "Dyscalculia is not a prescription for failure!" If you need to, say it again. Our goal is to teach your child work-around strategies and develop his/her number sense and math automaticity.
Dyscalculia, also known as mathematical learning disabilities, refers to a wide range of disabilities involving math that affects approximately 3-6% of individuals (Price & Ansari, 2013). No two students with dyscalculia are alike, as dyscalculia varies from student to student and is just as unique as your child. Students with dyscalculia struggle to learn math, but are capable of learning when given different strategies.
Parents, teachers, and students working as a team are the best resource for students with dyscalculia. Remember, you are not alone in helping your child with their learning disability. It is common for parents to feel overwhelmed when their student has had lots of help but is not making progress. Be sure to keep in contact with your child’s teachers about your concerns.