Favorite Resources for Dyscalculic Adults
As dyscalculia-awareness grows, more adults are discovering the reason for their life-long struggles. They are dyscalculic.
Because dyscalculia is categorized as a learning disability, most people assume it only impacts learning and school. But dyscalculia deeply impacts many daily life tasks for individuals of all ages.
I am often asked what supports there are for dyscalculic adults. Here are a few helpful resources.
The Dyscalculia Network has a great web page, specifically for Adults with Dyscalculia, with information, resources, and events in collaboration with their Adult Dyscalculia Advisory Board. They host an annual Dyscalculia Day conference for adults March 3rd.
Accessible Numbers Podcast is an excellent podcast by Laura Parker, adult with lived experience with dyscalculia. Highly recommend.
On Dyscalculia is a Substack newsletter full of interesting research and thoughtful life experiences, written by a dyscalculic adult.
Best books for Adults on Dyscalculia: Discovering Dyscalculia: by Laura M. Jackson (2022), Dyscalculia from Science to Education (2nd edition) by Brian Butterworth (2025), It Just Doesn’t Add Up, by Paul Moorcraft (2015), My Thirteenth Winter: A Memoir by Samantha Abeel (2008).
A Neuropsych Evaluation can be a great place to start your journey. It can help clarify if your struggles are due to dyscalculia, or another reason. You can also learn about your unique style of learning, thinking, and processing information.
Discovering Dyscalculia: Podcasts, YouTube, and Substack: Check out the videos on my YouTube Channel, Podcast, and Substack to learn more about dyscalculia awareness, education, and support.
Math in Real Life is a video series by Dyscalculia Services to support adults in various everyday life situations. Watch a free video in the series either on "Subtraction" or "Math on Your Birthday" to see if this resource is for you.
Dyscalculia Consult Calls if you would like to talk with someone further about dyscalculia and questions you have. Questions are often related to what dyscalculia is, the various ways it impacts everyday life, evaluations, communicating with friends and coworkers about it, navigating careers, and anxiety. If you want help getting started, please reach out.
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