Calendar Help. How I Write. How to Pronounce Dyscalculia | 2026 Newsletter

<h1>January News: How I write on dyscalculia. How to pronounce it. Upcoming Dyscalculia Day Events.&nbsp;</h1><h3><br></h3><p>Hello, New Year greetings! This is your Discovering Dyscalculia monthly newsletter with the latest in dyscalculia awareness, education, and support.</p><h4><br></h4><h4><strong>In this month’s issue:</strong></h4><p>Writing on Substack means more resources for you!</p><p>How to say dyscalculia – help from a children’s book</p><p>How I write on dyscalculia</p><p>Download the 2026 calendar for dyscalculia</p><p>Book review</p><p>Dyscalculia Day Events</p><p><br></p><h2>I’m Writing on Substack</h2><p>I have just transitioned this newsletter to Substack, an online newsletter platform. What does this mean for you? Through Substack you can sign up for more than just this free monthly newsletter. Receive extra resources and support as a paid subscriber, including:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Exclusive content.&nbsp;</strong>Twice a month, receive a personal email post with a downloadable PDF, audio recording, email template, or guidance - something to help you on your dyscalculia journey.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Community and connection.&nbsp;</strong>Ask questions and join the discussion to connect with me and others around dyscalculia.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Full archives of dyscalculia resources.&nbsp;</strong>Access all the resources in past newsletters and exclusive content posts.</p><p><br></p><p>I am so grateful for your support and commitment to spreading dyscalculia awareness, education, and support.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>How to Say Dyscalculia – help from a children’s book</strong></h2><p>In&nbsp;<em>The Dafoompah and Me: a Story for Children with Dyscalculia,&nbsp;</em>author and psychologist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spring-psychology.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--print_on_web_bg_color, var(--color-fg-primary));">Dr. Brennan Whitley</a>&nbsp;provides a helpful tip on how to say dyscalculia. Dr. Whitley breaks this complicated word down in this way:&nbsp;</p><p><strong>“DYS&nbsp;</strong>(rhymes with miss)<strong>&nbsp;– CAL&nbsp;</strong>(rhymes with pal)<strong>&nbsp;– CULIA</strong>&nbsp;(rhymes with Julia)<strong>”&nbsp;</strong></p><p>I have found this so helpful in guiding others on how to pronounce it correctly and confidently. To learn more about Dr. Brennan Whitley, author of this imaginative children’s book, check out this&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/z2sOgS6uvyI" rel="noopen