According to Chris Singleton at the BDA conference this week, if I
interpret him correctly, dyscalculia proper (an inability to deal with
the concept of number) is quite rare. More likely is a dyslexic side
effect of poor short term memory and slow processing showing as an
inability to remember number facts (eg tables) and poor arithmetic
manipulation.
Either way, the EP should be looking for dyslexia as well as
dyscalculia, not to mention ADHD and DCD which are very commonly
"comorbid" with dyslexia.
Chris Singleton is also developing a screening test (but not published
yet).
Regards
Ian Litterick
Www.iansyst.co.uk
www.dyslexic.com
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> I've had a query from a student who suspects they might have
> dyscalculia. Is anyone aware of a screening test/diagnosis for this?
>
> Is it possible to have only Dyscalculia or are you likely to be
> dyslexic/dyspraxic as well?
>
> Do all Ed Psychs look at this possibility or does it vary?
>
> Any pointers would be really helpful.
>
> Thanks
>
> Katy
>
> Katy Mann
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