About Laura M. Jackson
Author and Founder of Discovering Dyscalculia

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I am so glad you are here!

As a dyscalculia specialist, I guide individuals and families through the stress and unknown of a dyscalculia or math learning disability diagnosis.

Being a mom of a dyscalculic daughter gives me a unique perspective and ability to understand the challenges of raising a child with a little-known math learning disability.

This journey is similar to hiking an unknown trail, without a map, or directions. It’s difficult to find adequate resources and learning disability supports.

I help individuals and families get started in the right direction, equip them with the knowledge and supports they need, and walk with them through the ups and downs of the dyscalculia journey.

Some families are just beginning with a new diagnosis, and feel overwhelmed and unsure how to sort through the noise and confusion. Others seek help after years of struggle, disappointed and feeling hopeless about methods already tried.

Through my writing, audio guides, and consulting services, I provide personalized, knowledgable, and experienced guidance on dyscalculia.

My Dyscalculia Education:

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Seattle Pacific University, but my learning on dyscalculia began in 2017 with the discovery of my daughter’s dyscalculia. I began reading everything I could find on the subject and observing the impact of dyscalculia on school and daily life.

Implementing newly-learned dyscalculia teaching methods, I worked with my daughter for three years on math at home. She returned to public school, acing her algebra and geometry classes. But more importantly, the transformational understanding of her dyscalculia led to less anxiety, greater confidence, and stronger self-advocacy skills.

The learning has continued and expanded as I have connected with numerous individuals and families around the world, as well as other dyscalculia experts. Some of my favorites I have personally connected with, learned from, and collaborated with are: Brian Butterworth, author, professor emeritus, and dyscalculia researcher at the University College London. Jane Emerson, author and co-founder of the Emerson House, a learning center in London. Paula Bishop-Liebler at the Emerson House Charlottesville US. Cat Eadle and Robert Jennings at the Dyscalculia Network UK. Dr. Anneka Schreuder at Dyscalculia Services. And the team at Made for Math.

Other dyscalculia authors I learn from are Dorian Yeo, Ronit Bird, Steve Chinn, Patricia Babtie, Judy Hornigold, Paul Moorcraft, and Eva Grauberg. (From this list of mostly British dyscalculia experts it may appear I live in the UK, but I live in the Pacific Northwest, US.)

My Dyscalculia Writing and Speaking Experience

• Discovering Dyscalculia, published by GHF Press in 2022

• Tilt Parenting Podcast, “What is Dyscalculia?”

• The Neurodiversity Podcast, “Discovering Dyscalculia”

• The LDA Podcast, “Discovering Dyscalculia with Laura Jackson”

• The Parent IEP Lab Podcast, “Dyscalculia (or a Specific Learning Disability in Math”

• The SPU Voices Podcast, “Discovering Dyscalculia”

• Dyscalculia Headlines Podcast, “Meet Laura Jackson the author of Discovering Dyscalculia”

• CHADD Annual International Conference on ADHD (2023)

• Seattle Pacific University, School of Education EdTalk, “Discovering Dyscalculia: When Numbers Don’t Make Sense.”

• Made for Math, Unlocking Dyscalculia Video Series

• Hamlin Robinson, Speaker Series, “Dyscalculia: When Numbers Don’t Make Sense.”

• Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois, “Practical Strategies for Supporting Learners with Dyscalculia in Everyday Life”

• Gifted HomeSchool Forum, Gifted Home Education Annual Conference (2022)

• SPU Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference, “How to Recognize and Support Dyscalculic Students in the Classroom”

• TimeTimer Visual Timer Blog

• School Supports that Stick Summit 2025