Causes Of Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a life-long neurological condition and learning difficulty that causes trouble with understanding math and numerical concepts. It is also known as Gerstmann's syndrome, number agnosia, math dyslexia, and acalculia. This learning difficulty has a wide range of symptoms and affects individuals in different ways. Symptoms include difficulties with visualization and spatial concepts, directional confusion, trouble with processing time, and trouble with sequences. Diagnosis of dyscalculia is often completed in childhood and can be made by a qualified school psychologist or a special education teacher. Brian Butterworth designed a screening test for dyscalculia; the test is widely administered in school systems to identify students who present with symptoms of the disorder. Dyscalculia can occur together with other conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, math anxiety, and executive functioning issues.