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Driving with Dyscalculia
Driving with Dyscalculia

Driving is one of those every-day tasks that is more complicated and stressful for dyscalculic individuals.

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Awareness, Parenting, 2023Laura JacksonJune 15, 2023
When Playing Games Isn't Fun
When Playing Games Isn't Fun

We hear a lot about the importance of playing games to develop math comprehension. But I want to talk about some important considerations if your child is dyscalculic.

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Parenting, At Home, Education, 2023Laura JacksonMay 25, 2023
Pre-skills to Learning Fractions
Pre-skills to Learning Fractions

Let’s talk about how to look deeper at issues that a child may be having in math class, such as a struggle to understand fractions. My daughter did not have many of the pre-skills required to learn fractions.

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Education, 2023Laura JacksonMay 18, 2023
How Dyscalculia Impacts Getting Out the Door on Time
How Dyscalculia Impacts Getting Out the Door on Time

It felt like my daughter was always late getting out the door on time. I constantly felt frustrated by this until I realized WHY she was having trouble.

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Parenting, Awareness, 2023Laura JacksonMay 15, 2023
Should Dyscalculic Students Use Calculators?
Should Dyscalculic Students Use Calculators?

I get asked a lot about calculators and having a math learning disability / dyscalculia and I have a few thoughts that I want to share with you about dyscalculia and calculators.

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Education, 2023Laura JacksonMay 10, 2023
The First Step to Clearing the Confusion
The First Step to Clearing the Confusion

A surprisingly simple and powerful step you can take to clear away the confusion that comes with having a dyscalculic child.

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Parenting, Awareness, 2023Laura JacksonMay 8, 2023
Why Is So Little Known?
Why Is So Little Known?

Where is all the information on dyscalculia? Why doesn’t it seem anyone knows anything?

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Awareness, 2023Laura JacksonApril 13, 2023
How Does Dyscalculia Impact Everyday Life?
How Does Dyscalculia Impact Everyday Life?

Dyscalculia impacts far more than math class. Many everyday life tasks are difficult.

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Awareness, Discovery, At Home, 2023Laura JacksonApril 10, 2023
An 8th-Grader Speaks on Dyscalculia
An 8th-Grader Speaks on Dyscalculia

Class presentation on dyscalculia, written and presented by an 8th grade student.

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Awareness, 2023Laura JacksonApril 7, 2023
Do You Hate Math?
Do You Hate Math?

Do you hate math? Do numbers, and calculations, and math class, stress you out so much?

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Discovery, Awareness, 2023Laura JacksonApril 4, 2023
What is Dyscalculia?
What is Dyscalculia?

Dyscalculia is a learning disability. It is often diagnosed as quote "a specific learning disability with an impairment in math."

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Discovery, 2023Laura JacksonApril 1, 2023
How I Found Out I Wasn't Stupid
How I Found Out I Wasn't Stupid

I ask how she found out she was dyscalculic. She responded, “You mean, how did I find out I wasn’t stupid?”

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Discovery, Awareness, 2023Laura JacksonMarch 30, 2023
What is at the Core?
What is at the Core?

"What is at the core of dyscalculia? What is the central issue with math learning disabilities?"

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Awareness, Education, 2023Laura JacksonMarch 28, 2023
High School Algebra - an Unexpected Start
High School Algebra - an Unexpected Start

I wasn’t sure how we were going to successfully navigate high school algebra this year.

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Education, 2023Laura JacksonFebruary 13, 2023
How to Talk about Dyscalculia with Family
How to Talk about Dyscalculia with Family

Help with what to say during holiday gatherings.

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Awareness, Parenting, 2022Laura JacksonNovember 23, 2022Equip
High School and Dyscalculia
High School and Dyscalculia

During the spring of my daughter’s 8th grade year, I began looking into the options for high school. I was curious about how my daughter would navigate high school with a little-known learning disability, dyscalculia.

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Education, Parenting, 2022Laura JacksonNovember 22, 2022
Trouble with Directional Sense
Trouble with Directional Sense

It’s easy to get lost if you are dyscalculic. A lack of directional sense can be a symptom of dyscalculia.

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Awareness, 2022Laura JacksonJuly 2, 2022Notice, Explore
Dyscalculia Zine Art
Dyscalculia Zine Art

My dyscalculic daughter recently created a thoughtul art piece about the hardships of dyscalculia.

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Awareness, 2022Laura JacksonApril 21, 2022
Coffee with Dr. Schreuder, founder of Dyscalculia Services
Coffee with Dr. Schreuder, founder of Dyscalculia Services

A fun discussion with Dr. Schreuder (founder of Dyscalculia Services) on dyscalculia advocacy and support.

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Education, 2022Laura JacksonMarch 22, 2022
Dyscalculia and Memorizing Multiplication Tables
Dyscalculia and Memorizing Multiplication Tables

“How can I help students memorize their multiplication tables?” This is a common question from parents and teachers regarding dyscalculic students.

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Education, 2022Laura JacksonJanuary 7, 2022Establish
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