Many times, students with dyscalculia (and other types of neurodivergence) don't feel like they've mastered math. This happens even after they explain their answer to you! "I find this a lot, students will do the work correctly but they don't feel like they know it," says Dr. Wall. "I make sure to point out to them how well they're doing, mentioning very specific steps, computations, and topics, and encourage them to try even if they feel unsure." Hear more from Dr. Wall in t

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The accommodations for dyscalculia should be the same in any 504 or IEP meeting, but that is not always the case. I'd like to bring you a tale of two 504 meetings. 504 Meeting 1: I sat in on a 504 meeting with a family, the high school counselor, and a team of teachers. Mom and I spent time educating the school team on dyscalculia, what it is and how it impacts math class, and why we were asking for certain accommodations. The team had many questions and they pushed back on a

What is dyscalculia? Is this a new, or fake, disorder? If it's so common, why haven't I heard of it? There are so many questions to...

Dr. Wall discusses the strangest accommodation for dyscalculia in this episode of What in the World is Dyscalculia. Learn about the right accommodations for the math learning disability, and why they are both effective and necessary. https://rss.com/podcasts/dyscalculia/

Have you listened to the podcast, What in the World is Dyscalculia? This informative podcast, hosted by DTRI executive director Dr. Honora Wall, covers all things dyscalculia. The podcast covers signs and symptoms of the math learning disability, strategies to support students with dyscalculia, and discusses published research about this Specific Learning Disorder. Dr. Wall includes case studies of her students, current and previous, and tells listeners what worked (and what

Does your state use RTI, MTSS, or a different approach? What do these terms mean, and how do they impact students with dyscalculia? Each state makes its own decisions about how and when to address potential learning disabilities. Learn more in this podcast episode, and read the full article here:

EduCalc Learning is a for-profit company offering dyscalculia training for teachers. They also have a line of books that address learning for neurodiverse students and online math courses designed for students with dyscalculia. You can learn more about their focus in their blog: https://www.educalclearning.com/blog