>I've had a specific query relating to 'dyscalcula' which has made me
>realise my knowledge and experience of this condition is shamefully
>small!
>Any information on what signs to look for in children in particular
>with this condition would be appreciated, or advice I could pass on
>as to where to get further information on this specific condition.
>Is it more common for this condition to occur in isolation of any
>other clearly identifiable learning difficulties, or to be associated
>with dyslexic symptoms? Furthermore, has anyone any experience of its
>co-occurence wirh Asperger's (I understand that typically Asperger
>children are strong in areas of numeracy).
>many thanks
>Fiona Maclagan
>
>Miss Fiona Maclagan,
>Student Support and Counselling Service,
>The University of Birmingham,
>Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT.
>Tel: 0121 414 5130
>Email: [log in to unmask]
Look at Byron Rourke, he talks about nonverbal learning difficulties,which
are associated with arithmetic problems. Peggy Ackerman also works on
dyscalculia. Tim Miles has lots of stuff on tables, and number bonds in
dyslexia, so anything rote learned is more tricky. Steve Chinn specialised
in maths and dyslexia. I think there is co-occurence sometimes with
Asperger's, although you're right in thinking Asp are usually good. It
seems to me that sometimes it is found in children who have dyslexia, have
overcome their reading difficulties, but still have spelling and maths
problems.
It's actually dyscalculia, if you want to search the internet
Guess who's just been elected Fellow of the BPS - me!
Love,
Angela
Dr Angela Fawcett
(Dept of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TP, UK;
phone 0114-222 6504)
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
|