The book
Dyscalculia impacts about 1 in every 20 children and adults, yet it is not widely recognized or understood. This math learning disability not only affects individuals in educational settings but also impacts their everyday life when it comes to handling money, telling time, measuring quantities, and performing basic calculations.
In this thoughtful and personal narrative, Laura M. Jackson writes about her child’s struggle with numbers, their shared discovery of dyscalculia, and she and her husband’s journey supporting their daughter in school and in life. (from the back cover)
Publisher: GHF Press
Free download of Introduction and Chapter 1!
reviews for Discovering Dyscalculia:
“This is the only book on dyscalculia written from a parent’s point of view. It lucidly presents the problems and the solutions surrounding assessment and the law and, most importantly, offers guidance on helping
the dyscalculic learner. Every worried parent should read it.”
“By far the best book for dyscalculia advocacy. Laura’s heartfelt storytelling combined with her sound advice make this book an invaluable aid to those on their own journeys with dyscalculia. I couldn’t put it down and will be highly recommending it to parents.”
“Discovering Dyscalculia is perfectly on point. It will leave you feeling well-informed, inspired, and full of hope.”
“Reading Laura’s book is like inviting an expert translator to join you as you journey with your dyscalculic child. She offers engaging insights and accessible tools, all while reminding those of us impacted by dyscalculia that we are not alone!”
“Congratulations on all your work and fantastic book!”
“Laura Jackson’s journey with her daughter on their discovery of dyscalculia echoes the similar experiences I had with getting my son diagnosed with dyslexia. Great book to help parents and educators understand the journey of a diagnosis of a learning disability.”
“I sat down one morning with a cup of coffee and read this book in its entirety. This book is well written and clearly communicated. I enjoyed reading about the author’s personal experience discovering her daughter’s Dyscalculia and about her journey thus far in getting help for this disability. This is a great resource for anyone who is beginning this journey for themselves. I personally have struggled with numbers my whole life and this brought clarity and help for me as an adult. I believe through Laura’s work and advocacy, more children and adults will gain the support and help they need to thrive in our world of numbers. I am thankful for this resource and would highly recommend this book!”
“I wish this book was written when I was a child. I am so grateful to find it now to help my own child. Beautifully written and easy to digest. Laura M Jackson leads the reader beautifully through her and her daughter’s story. She provides great resources in the back of the book as well. A must read for parents who have a child with dyscalculia.”
“This book clearly explains Dyscalculia and how it impacts students. I think some adults will “find themselves” here too. Most of us have heard quite a bit about Dyslexia. However, Dyscalculia was a brand new learning challenge for me to learn about. The journey of this family (this child had persistent, tenacious parents!) is interesting and inspiring! Resources are listed for further study as this book can make you want to learn more about the condition. All parents and educators would benefit from being aware of Dyscalculia.”
“We are new into our child’s diagnosis and we’re appalled at the lack of resources for Dyscalculia. Most were very technical and found most helpful the blogs written and articles. This book was great and I purchased a second copy for family member close to us. Thank you!”
“Laura Jackson shares what dyscalculia is and her frustrations and victories in helping her daughter cope with this math disability. Very informative and insightful book that’s written well.”
“My kid is recently diagnosed with Dyscalculia and this book gives a great overview of what that means. Laura explains in a simple way what Dyscalculia is and what it means for your child. The book also deals with the challenges of limited resources in our school system and how to still help your child. It touches not just on the math side of Dyscalculia but also the emotions and anxiety that is accompanied. Great intro book for anyone who is just starting out to understand Dyscalculia.”
“I brought this book in the hope I would find some helpful information about Dyscalculia and learn from someone else’s journey and I found exactly that. The Book is well written with helpful tips along the way plus useful websites and resources at the end. It was nice to read that someone else had experienced the same issues we have.”
“Thank you ❤️ your book has helped me and my family so much. Your understanding has been a comfort. And your knowledge a guide.”