Dyscalculia 101
Dyscalculia: The Unaccounted-For Disability
Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects one’s ability to learn math and may cause difficulty counting. recognizing patterns, telling time, having a sense of direction, and more.
Research shows that people with dyscalculia succeed in math when engaged in multisensory learning methods.
This is similar to how students with dyslexia, a disorder where you may have difficulties identifying how letters and words relate to speech sounds, may benefit from a multisensory approach.
Dyscalculia Statistics: Understanding the Numbers
Screen for Dyscalculia as Early as Three
Our dyscalculia screener, DySc, is web-based and can be easily administered by early childhood educators and parents for learners 3-4, 5-7, 8 and up.
Free Dyscalculia Resources
Dyscalculia Screener
Our comprehensive dyscalculia screener, DySc, is aligned to the American Psychiatric Associations DSM-5-TR and available at no cost to help identify weaknesses in four key components of dyscalculia.
Dyscalculia White Paper
Get everything from what is dyscalculia to evidence-based strategies to support your students in achieving math mastery in our white paper, The Transformative Potential of Early Screening for Dyscalculia, The Discounted Specific Learning Disability.
Dyscalculia Workshops
See what growing up undiagnosed with dyscalculia looks like, get lessons, and more with our library of workshop sessions.
Dyscalculia Knowledge Center
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Math Solutions for Students with Dyscalculia
Math Solutions for Students with Dyscalculia At TouchMath, we’ve championed inclusive learning through intentional experiences for nearly half a century, addressing the acute needs of students with dyscalculia. Recognizing the need for a solution to support this overlooked student population,
Learning from Dyslexia to Ignite Dyscalculia Awareness
Learning from Dyslexia to Ignite Dyscalculia Awareness When it comes to learning difficulties, dyslexia has long taken center stage, with surmounting support and widespread awareness reinforcing its legitimacy. But lurking in the shadows, its numerical counterpart, dyscalculia, endures a much
Dyscalculia is Hard to Spell: The Art of Advocacy
Dyscalculia is Hard to Spell: The Art of Advocacy According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, 1 in 5 children in the U.S. have learning and attention issues. Learning and attention issues are difficulties that affect various aspects of
U.S. Districts See Breakthrough Growth in Math Engagement, Proficiency, and Mastery
U.S. Districts See Breakthrough Growth in Math Engagement, Proficiency, and Mastery In July 2023, a large metro district in the western U.S. started integrating TouchMath district-wide into Special Education classes. The overall growth for completed progress-monitored assignments was 67.2%.
Math is the Backbone of STEM and STEAM
Math is the Backbone of STEM and STEAM According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM jobs are predicted to increase by nearly 800,000. Employment projections show a forecasted increase of 798,000 by 2031 and more than half (449,200) are
Benefits of TouchMath for Different Learning Environments
Benefits of TouchMath for Different Learning Environments TouchMath’s multisensory program, which combines auditory, visual, and tactile elements, is an effective tool for enhancing math comprehension in after-school intensive tutoring, small group pull-outs, and in-class differentiation. By catering to diverse learning
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