About Laura M. Jackson

 
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Laura M. Jackson | Mom. Author. Dyscalculia Specialist and Coach. Founder of Discovering Dyscalculia.

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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 dyscalculia coaching services, I provide personalized, knowledgeable, 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.)

I am currently collaborating with a group of dyscalculia specialists in the U.S. to start a Dyscalculia and Numeracy Alliance as a comprehensive dyscalculia resource to educators, parents, students, and adults in the United States.

What CLIENTs are saying

  • “I just wanted to sincerely thank you for lending us your amazing expertise about learning challenges. I’m not sure how to express my gratitude for your time and compassionate advice. Truly life-changing for us.” — Parent

  • “Your guidance and direction was super helpful and I don’t feel like I am moving about blindly on this anymore!” — Parent

  • “It was so helpful to talk with someone who truly gets it.” — Parent

  • “I can’t begin to tell you how helpful it is to talk with someone after all of this time who understands what you’ve been going through so much they can finish your sentences. Hugely relieving.” — Parent

  • “My daughter was diagnosed with dyscalculia. It was during my desperate Google searches for answers that led me to Laura’s blog. Her story is so inspiring and has helped me become a more informed parent. Laura brings a wealth of information, and is an incredible resource to anyone in this journey. Laura is genuine, informative and truly passionate to help others and bring awareness.” — Parent

  • “This workshop was so helpful to me, both for the information shared AND for the connection to other parents going through the same thing. Laura has done an excellent job corralling resources and I am so grateful we found her!” — Parent

  • “Both my husband and I found this class incredibly helpful, we felt that it gave us valuable insight in how to help and understand our child better. We have used what we learned to advocate our child’s case to our school and really able to help our child in the best way and let go of things that we suspected were not working but it was nice having that validation confirming with actual facts that are not helpful. I am eternally grateful to have found Laura. The classes were very well organized, perfect for working parents to fit into their schedule, and well-structured with many resources.” — Parent

  • “Laura has really done her homework. What a wonderful resource to share with parents struggling to understand their child’s diagnosis.” — Parent

  • “We wanted you to know how much we enjoyed the course and how helpful it has been... Thanks again for everything you did to support our family and others. It was so nice to find some hope and support in this journey even though we are early on this path!” — Parent

  • “I just want to let you know how much I appreciate all that you have done and are doing to support families that are impacted by dyscalculia. We are still very early in our journey but the resources you have put together here have truly been invaluable. I have learned so much and feel much better equipped to figure out how to move forward. Hearing your daughter’s story has given me hope that my daughter can thrive with the appropriate interventions.” — Parent

  • “For once I feel like I am lining things up that will actually help her instead of muddling our way through the status quo…I am so grateful to have found you and signed up for these sessions.” — Parent

  • “The resources you have put together here have truly been invaluable. I have learned so much and feel much better equipped to figure out how to move forward.” — Parent

  • “What a wonderful teacher and support you have been - thank you. I feel hope for my daughter, thanks to you.” — Parent

  • “Having the lesson plans laid out for me saved me hours and hours of reading and planning and possibly going in the wrong direction if I were to tackle it on my own.” — Parent

  • “I am finally doing something to help my kid with their learning difference, starting with the foundation to have a true understanding is really great.” — Parent

  • “I truly appreciate your lessons. It’s really helped my confidence.” — Parent

  • “Thank you for all of your support in providing a wonderful experience for the teachers. When we came together in person this week to talk about your workshop, the teachers all had a clearer understanding of the challenges faced by dyscalculic learners. They are all motivated to incorporate the resources you recommended into their classroom, and to continue learning more about this population of learners. As feedback about your workshop came in, you should know that your authentic, knowledgeable and kind presence was appreciated by our staff.” — Oakwood School Staff

  • “Thanks for a great session today. A lot of valuable dialogue shared; I always leave our time together with ideas to put into practice or topics to further research and discuss.” — Newell Elementary Teacher

  • “The audio guide helped deepen my understanding of Dyscalculia and I found a lot of great takeaways in terms of where and how to support students.” — Sterne School Director

  • “Our tutor took your teacher course and loved it. She was so excited about your program.” — Parent

  • “I signed up for your class, which I completed immediately... I am a learning SPONGE right now. Thank you! Last year, I took the Multi-Sensory Math class, not realizing it was a stepping stone to Dyscalculia. I have felt validated in the techniques/lessons that I have been using. Thank you! Keep doing what you are doing...you are helping students, parents, teachers and the DYSLEXIC communities!” — Tutor

  • “I REALLY enjoyed your course. I am stunned (and disappointed) that the education of dyscalculia is so lacking in our schools (and in our teacher education)!” - Teacher

 
 
 

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