Audio Guide to Math Education for Dyscalculia
This summer, between driving my teens to summer jobs and rebuilding our deck, I was writing every minute I could!
So much has happened in our dyscalculia journey since writing the book in 2021. I wanted to write more about our experience with my daughter’s math education, as she moved through her middle and high school years.
I finally finished writing and recording this information and experiences into a new audio resource in podcast format!
This time of year, so many parents and educators are looking for answers to the questions about the right school supports for their students with dyscalculia. I am so excited to be able to offer this Audio Guide to answer those questions!
You can read and listen to the first episode of this resource for free here! Or get your full Audio Guide on the button below.
Here is the first episode!
Episode One | Intro and Start Here
I am so excited you are joining me for this Audio Guide all about math education for dyscalculia. This resource was created specifically for you - parents and educators, who are supporting dyscalculic students in their math education.
My hope is that this audio guide will help you navigate this part of the dyscalculia journey with more clarity and ease.
As a busy parent, my favorite way to learn is through podcasts while running errands, walking, or taking care of tasks at home. I do love a good course or webinar, but I just do not always have time for those when I’m looking for information I need immediately.
So, with busy educators and parents in mind, I created this resource in a format that is easy to take in, and available on your phone wherever you go.
Over the past few years of meeting with parents and teachers, both in groups and individually through workshops, trainings, and consult calls, I’ve noticed the same questions surface each time. Everyone is curious about similar things when it comes to math education for dyscalculia.
Some of these frequently asked questions include:
What curriculum is available for dyscalculia?
What are the best teaching strategies to use?
Is there an assessment to help me know where to begin?
How should we set up the timing for a student’s math class or tutoring?
What learning and multi-sensory tools should we buy?
What school accommodations are best for dyscalculia or math learning disabilities?
These are such great questions. And they are the exact ones I wondered about myself over the years with my own daughter.
My book covered many of the early questions surrounding how to identify dyscalculia, the evaluation process, and finding initial supports. But I wrote that in 2021, and since then I have continued to discover and explore so much more about math education for dyscalculia.
This summer I sat down to write it all down. Writing is my favorite way to process and communicate my thoughts. Then I recorded this audio version to make it accessible to more people.
This audio guide will give you an overall framework for effective math education for dyscalculia. And it will address those frequently asked questions.
In this guide, I cover these topics in detail and give lots of examples:
You will hear more of our personal journey over the past several years, including stories and experiences since writing the book, and more details about my daughter’s math education up to her current senior year in high school.
You’ll learn how to find the most effective teaching strategies for dyscalculia, and where I personally recommend looking for reliable information.
We will cover six effective teaching strategies for dyscalculia. I include many specific examples and stories so you can understand how to implement these strategies with your own student.
You’ll hear my advice on where to begin the math instruction. This is a question everyone is curious about.
You’ll learn about my favorite books and materials for use in curriculum and lesson planning. Plus, my favorite multi-sensory tools.
You’ll receive guidance on how to plan the time with your student, the frequency, length of class times, and how long you should expect to work together.
You’ll get the full scoop on school accommodations. How to choose the right ones for your student, how to ensure they are implemented, and six of the best accommodations specific for dyscalculia. You’ll also hear why my list differs from what most schools suggest for accommodations.
My hope is that you will come away from this Audio Guide with more clarity on what your dyscalculic student needs, and with more confidence knowing how to implement effective math education specific to dyscalculia.
Here are a few tips to ensure you get the most out of your Audio Guide:
I recommend listening to the 12 episodes in order from start to finish. Sometimes I refer to ideas from a previous episode, so I suggest listening all the way through first. Then you will have a good feel for the overall framework and context and you can return to any episode as often as you need.
This is an audio resource, but if you prefer reading, I have included the full text of my writing in the show notes. (The notes are not an AI-generated transcript). You will also find that the written form in the show notes includes the lists and website links to various resources. (As a sidenote, this is why I do not offer this guide on Spotify, because show notes are not private on Spotify and can be read by anyone.)
You will have access to this guide for a full year. Return to it as often as you need for information and guidance.
If you have more questions after listening to this guide, or you want to connect personally about your unique situation with dyscalculia, reach out to me on my website for options for consult calls.
Finally, this audio guide was written and recorded to be an informative, encouraging and engaging experience for you.
I hope you feel like we are in conversation, on a walk or having coffee together. I know it’s hard to find others who really get it and have the same questions as you.
Sometimes when I am going through a season of life that feels overwhelming or lonely, I will listen to a podcast to hear from someone I relate to or feel encouraged by. It helps me to be reminded by a familiar voice that I’m not alone in a particular struggle.
I hope you feel free to use this Audio Guide in that way as well.
It’s meant to be full of practical information you can use right away, as you set up a math education plan for your student. But it is also meant to be an encouraging voice in your head as you continue to explore dyscalculia.
I am so excited that you are joining me here. Let’s jump into exploring math education for dyscalculia together.