Dyscalculia Symptoms: 9 Signs Parents Miss (+ 5 Books That Will Help You Understand What Is Dyscalculia)

<p>Picture your child at the table, counting a small handful of coins for the third time while telling time on the clock is a total mystery. You’re concerned but aren’t sure why. </p><p>Let me share that dyscalculia symptoms rarely announce themselves in one dramatic moment. By the end of this episode, you&#39;ll know nine signs to look for; understand what is dyscalculia in plain language and discover five books that will make your journey feel a lot less lonely.</p><p><br></p><p>A while back, a family asked if I could help their dyslexic son with math. I said yes, and then went straight down the research rabbit hole. Dyslexia and dyscalculia travel together far more often than parents are told. Roughly 30% of kids who have dyslexia will also have dyscalculia. That doesn’t mean that you need to have dyslexia to have dyscalculia. </p><p>Here&#39;s what this episode hands you:</p><p>Recognize the nine dyscalculia symptoms parents and teachers miss: from telling time on an analog clock, to retrieving basic math facts. This will help you explain: “what is dyscalculia?” to your child&#39;s teacher, without any clinical jargon.  Then discover 5 must-have books on the subject.</p><p>If your child is fighting reading or math and you are not sure where the foundation cracked, book a <a href="https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">free 15-minute consultation</a> at https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/ No pressure and no pitch, just a clear next step.</p><p>Lastly, if you know another confused parent, please share this episode with them, follow the show so next week&#39;s episode finds you, and leave a quick rating.</p><p><br></p><p>Cheers, Tracy Young</p><p><a href="https://theliteracykeys.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Orton Gillingham Tutor </a></p><p><br></p><p>Find The Literacy Keys </p><ul><li><p>Instagram: @theliteracykeys </p></li><li><p>Facebook: theliteracykeys </p></li><li><p>YouTube: @theliteracykeys </p></li><li><p>Website: TheLiteracyKeys.com</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Key Points</p><p>(00:00) What is dyscalculia?</p><p>(06:42) Recognizing signs of dyscalculia</p><p>(13:07) Dyscalculia challenges</p><p>(15:39) Recommended books on dyscalculia</p>