ADyscalculia by Gavin Reid University of Edinburgh
Slide 1
Difficulties can result because of the:
sequential processes usually necessary for calculations,
the burden such calculations usually impose on short-term memory, and
the language aspects associated with descriptions of mathematical problems.
Slide 2-3
Resources:
Maths for the Dyslexic by Anne Henderson which is a practical guide with illustrations indicating ways to tackle complex concepts;
Maths for Dyslexics by Steve Chinn which also offers practical suggestions; and
Maths Solutions: an introduction to Dyscalculia by Jan Poustie which is also practical and contains photocopiable sheets.
All these resources can be obtained from SEN Marketing, Dyslexia and Special Needs Bookshop, 618 Leeds Road, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2LT tel/fax 01924 871697 e mail sen.marketing@ukonline.co.uk