Discovering Dyscalculia | The Podcast

Hello Everyone, November greetings to you. This newsletter contains the latest news in dyscalculia awareness, education, and supports.  In this month’s issue: Interview with Brian Butterworth Georgia Tech Student Research Homeschooling a Child with Math Challenges Substack Recommendations The Learning Disabilities Association of America's (LDA) Statement  Introduction to Math Education f...

In this month’s newsletter: School Supports that Stick Summit Butterworth's 2nd Edition of  Dyscalculia: From Science to Education An Update on Driving with Dyscalculia Parents: What Do You Need Help With? Vote for Students Do You Like a Great Podcast? Thank You Note from a Reader School Supports that Stick Summit Parents, I’ll be speaking at Reframe Parenting’s, School Supports that Stick Su...

Each month as I sit down to write this newsletter, I envision this community, all with your unique stories, brought together through the shared experience of either being dyscalculic or supporting someone who is.  I am grateful to be on a similar journey with so many others who are passionate about raising awareness, education, and supports for dyscalculia. Thank you for being such an active...

This summer I have been writing and recording a brand new resource, specifically for educators and parents. It is finally finished, and I am so excited to share it with you!  This new resource is an  Audio Guide to Math Education for Dyscalculia . It answers the most-frequently asked questions about math education and supports for dyscalculia in the classroom. In today’s p...

This is a reading of my Discovering Dyscalculia monthly newsletter for June. Dyscalculia Calendar Post and PDF Download Summer Read, Discovering Dyscalculia Dyscalculia Headlines Podcast Dyscalculia Consulting Discovering Dyscalculia website Sign up for my Monthly Newsletter for dyscalculia awareness, education, and support here.

U2 ’s drummer, Larry Mullen Jr., shared publicly about his recent dyscalculia diagnosis in The Times article last year. This news created quite the buzz in the dyscalculic community. It’s rare a celebrity shares openly about their personal experience with a learning disability, especially dyscalculia. Blog Post on dyscalculia and music: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/blog/how-dyscalculia-impac...

An audio version of my recent newsletter where I discuss: Why Extra Time is Not a Helpful Accommodation, a Fun Math Game for Number Sense, and Trouble with Directional Sense. Laura's Monthly Dyscalculia Newsletter Most popular blog post - Trouble with Directional Sense The Book: Discovering Dyscalculia Personalized help with school accommodations Discovering Dyscalculia website Sign up for my Mont...

In this episode I share my thoughts about the impact the president's order to close the Department of Education will have on our students with physical, mental, or learning disabilities. Blog Post: Devastating Impact of Closing the Department of Education The blog post also includes two links for further reading about this executive order and history of the IDEA. Discovering Dyscalculia website Si...

In this monthly newsletter: School Supports for Dyscalculia Very Bad At Math by Hope Larson Accessible Numbers Podcast Explore Number-Sense this Summer Discovering Dyscalculia: One family's journey with a math disability https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/ Discovering Dyscalculia website Sign up for my Monthly Newsletter for dyscalculia awareness, education, and support here.

In this episode I share why calendars are difficult for dyscalculics. I also share a modified calendar my dyscalculic daughter designed to address some of the issues with traditional calendars. Purchase your own calendar for dyscalculia here . My daughter receives full proceeds for creating it. Check out this YouTube Video showing how the calendar is better designed for dyscalculic minds. This was...

This episode is my January Newsletter read aloud so you can listen on the go. Sign up for my monthly newsletter for the latest on dyscalculia awareness, education, and support. Links mentioned: U2 Drummer Diagnosis Music and dyscalculia interview Overwhelm with Learning Disability Diagnosis Count Dyscalculia Dyscalculia Day for Educators Leave a Book Review Discovering Dyscalculia website Sign up...

In this episode I sit down with you to read aloud Chapter 1 of my book, Discovering Dyscalculia . I tell the story of first learning about my daughter's math learning disability, and give personal examples of the signs and symptoms of dyscalculia. Read the back cover reviews by Professor Brian Butterworth from the University College London, Cat Eadle at The Dyscalculia Network, and others on my we...

In this episode I sit down with you to read the Introduction to my book, Discovering Dyscalculia: one family's journey with a math disability. Download the Introduction and First Chapter for free at: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/book Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community Written for parents, educators, adults, and students...

In this quick three-minute episode Laura M Jackson answers the questions, "What is dyscalculia?", "Is dyscalculia a type of math learning disability?", and "How do you say Dyscalculia?" Phonetic spelling: DIS - KAL - KYOO (or COO) - LEE - AH Emphasis on middle KYOO/COO (not CAL or AH) Dr. Brennan Whitley in her book suggests that it helps to know that the - CULIA part rhymes with JULIA . Get updat...

Links mentioned in newsletter: October 2024 Newsletter Archive Dyscalculia Zine Art by Teen - blog post with pictures Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community Written for parents, educators, adults, and students. Discovering Dyscalculia website Sign up for my Monthly Newsletter for dyscalculia awareness, education, and support...

In this Audio Newsletter I write about: History Class + Dyscalculia, Favorite Resources for Dyscalculic Adults, and DysCalculator App, and Number-Sense Support. Links from the newsletter: ​The Dyscalculia Network  adults with dyscalculia page Math in Real Life video series for adults DiscoveringDyscalculia YouTube Channel Free Podcasts and Webinars Recommended Reading List DysCalculator...

Dr. Brennan Whitley is author of the new children’s book The Dafoompah and Me: A Story for Children with Dyscalculia, a psychologist with an assessment practice in CA, and a dyscalculic adult. I know you will enjoy this interview! YouTube Video Interview Dr. Brennan's book and website:  www.spring-psychology.com Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://disco...

This is an interview with my friend who learned she was dyscalculic as an adult in her 30’s. She also raised two dyscalculic daughters. We talk about music and dyscalculia, how we all learn differently, strengths-based workplaces and schools, and how healing comes through understanding ourselves better and celebrating each other's strengths. The YouTube video intervie...

This is the final day in my email series for Dyscalculia Day, wrapping up this series on the importance of establishing a framework for three main areas of support for our students.  Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community Written for parents, educators, adults, and students. Discovering Dyscalculia website Sign up for m...

This is Part 4 on a special Dyscalculia Day series on a specific framework for dyscalculia support with supports in Education. Links of resources mentioned in the episode. Free  Parent Guide  includes tips for getting started with supports for education. Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community Written for parents, e...

This is Part 3 on a special Dyscalculia Day series on a specific framework for dyscalculia supports, all about your child’s “Team.” Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community Written for parents, educators, adults, and students. Discovering Dyscalculia website Sign up for my Monthly Newsletter for dyscalculia awareness, educatio...

This is Part 2 on a special Dyscalculia Day series on a specific framework for dyscalculia support. Today is about your child's feelings and emotions about their learning disability. Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community Written for parents, educators, adults, and students. Discovering Dyscalculia website Sign up for my Mon...

Dyscalculia Day is March 3. This is a recording of my Dyscalculia Day email series to parents. I share thoughts on a framework for dyscalculia supports. Today is the introduction and explanation of the diagram I’ll be discussing in this series. Part 1. Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community Written for parents, educator...

Tanita S. Davis is author of eight novels, including, Figure It Out, Henri Weldon , an engaging story about a 7th grade student who experiences a series of relatable challenges in middle school, including a math learning disability. In this interview we about the lack of awareness for dyscalculia, Tanita's math struggles growing up, and her life now as successful book author who is also dyscalculi...

Tanita S. Davis is author of eight novels, including, Figure It Out, Henri Weldon , an engaging story about a 7th grade student who experiences a series of relatable challenges in middle school, including a math learning disability. In this interview we about the lack of awareness for dyscalculia, Tanita's math struggles growing up, and her life now as successful book author who is also dyscalculi...