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What To Do If Your Child Has Dyscalculia
It can be overwhelming and quite scary when you find out your child has dyscalculia. Many parents often feel lost and confused, and don’t know which direction to turn when they find out their child has a learning disability. You might blame yourself, or become angry at your child. It can be hard for some people to understand why certain things are difficult for certain people.
What To Do If Your Child Has Dyscalculia
If your child has the learning disability, first of all…take a deep breath. All hope is not lost. It’s a very common learning disability that can be treated with time and patience. If your child is diagnosed with math and dyslexia, you can help them overcome it with these ideas:
- Help your child practice basic math skills, either online or offline. You can use flashcards to help recognize shapes and numbers, or software programs to help them understand the basic math skills.
- Check into getting your child a tutor. Make sure that the person you choose has experience and an understanding of what dyscalculia is.
- Talk to your child’s teacher. Come up with a game plan that works for all parties involved. Make sure that your child won’t feel the pressure of peer ridicule.
- Purchase math workbooks and sit with your child while they work through them. Be patient, and remember to give positive encouragement as they get through them.
If your child has been diagnosed with math and dyslexia, don’t worry. You can help your child overcome this with patience and time. Be diligent and understanding. In time, this will be something you both look back on and remember as just being “a learning experience!”
If you would like more information on great learning and practice tools you can use, here is one I personally recommend: Math Worksheets for Children With Dyscalculia.
