a new dyscalculia resource!

How to teach students with dyscalculia

This Audio Guide guides you through how to teach math to students with a specific learning disability in math, or dyscalculia. It answers the following questions:

• What books are best for dyscalculia curriculum and lesson planning?

• What are the best teaching strategies for a math learning disability?

• Where do we begin instruction for dyscalculia?

• What multi-sensory math tools do we need?

• What is an IEP versus 504 for dyscalculia?

• What math accommodations are best for dyscalculia?

• How frequent and how long should math lessons or math tutoring be?

details on the math audio guide

How much does it cost? The Audio Guide is $150 for year’s access. This is a paid, no-ads, podcast feed.

How much material is this? The Audio Guide is 12-episodes. Podcast-lengths are 10-20 minutes each. The total listening time is about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Full written text with website links in the show notes. This guide covers about the same amount of content as 8 consult calls (content value of $1,200).

How do I access this Audio Guide? When you purchase the guide, you will receive a subscribe link to a private podcast feed on your phone.

What podcasts apps can I use? Most podcasts work, except Spotify. I recommend using Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, or Podcast Addict.

Can I read this guide instead of listening? Yes! The show notes of your podcast app will include my full written version - read along like a book!

How long will I have this guide? You will have access to this guide for a full year from when you subscribe.

This guide answers the most-frequently-asked questions
asked by parents and teachers in consult calls.

section One:

Listen to this episode for free above! This episode is the introduction and explanation of why I created the Audio Guide to Math Education for Dyscalculia. It details how to access the Audio Guide as a transformative support in your journey.

section Two:

In this episode I’ll tell the rest of our family’s personal story of navigating my daughter’s math education journey from third grade into her senior year of high school. If you’ve read my book and wondered what happened for my daughter after that 6th grade, this episode is the rest of that story!

section Three:

In this section I’ll explore and answer these questions: Who are the dyscalculia specialists, researchers, and educators to follow? How do we find specific teaching strategies that are successful for dyscalculic students? Is any math instruction better than none when it comes to dyscalculia math education?

sections four & five:

In these two episodes I’ll explore 6 effective teaching strategies for dyscalculia. I include specific examples of how to incorporate them, and how to implement classroom, tutoring sessions, or in the homeschooling experience. These strategies provide a valuable framework for understanding what is needed to help dyscalculic learners in their math learning.

section six:

This episode answers the question of “Where do we begin a student’s math instruction?” Knowing where to being is a block for many teachers and parents. I discuss assessments, foundational numeracy considerations, and grade level expectations. I detail the methodology and strategy and work of dot patterns, and explain the difference between various dyscalculia experts methods for teaching dot patterns.

section seven:

In this episode I will walk you through specific recommendations for dyscalculia math instruction books. These are specific books to use for your curriculum, lesson plans, and activities. For each book I share its strengths, limitations, how I recommend using it, and the subjects each covers. This episode will save you money so you know exactly what books to buy and how to use them effectively.

section eight:

In this episode I cover my favorite multisensory tools for working with dyscalculic students. There are so many great options for multisensory math tools available and it can feel overwhelming to know which to choose. This episode keeps it simple for you and explains why each item supports math learning and number-sense.

section nine:

In this episode I provide guidance on planning the timing and frequency for math tutoring lessons or a math intervention program for dyscalculia. I cover frequency of lessons, amount of time for lessons, and how to use the time. I also share my thoughts on the question everyone is wondering, “How long will this dyscalculia math tutoring or intervention take?”

section ten:

In this episode I help you choose the best accommodations for dyscalculia. Choosing and implementing accommodations requires an understanding of the purpose of accommodations, involving students in the process, and knowing how to ensure the student’s accommodations are implemented in the classroom.

Section Eleven:

In this two-part section on accommodations, we dig into my top six accommodations for dyscalculia, including practical examples for each. These accommodations are the ones that have stood the test of time and have been helpful to us every year. They are ones I recommend for all dyscalculic learners.

Section Twelve:

This episode is the wrap up and conclusion of the guide and lists ways you can continue your research and learning, as well as opportunities to explore dyscalculia and your child’s math education together.

Questions about this guide? Need help deciding if this is what you need?
Send me your questions on this form.

Do you have questions about how to identify or evaluate for dyscalculia?

My book is a great resource for these questions, and provides guidance on the following topics not covered in this math education guide. Discovering Dyscalculia book topics include:

• How to identify the symptoms of dyscalculia.

• The process for private and school evaluations for dyscalculia.

• How to use insurance for covering the cost of a private evaluation.

• How to help with anxiety around dyscalculia.

• Practical supports around the home for dyscalculia.