 Dyscalculia is an alternative term used to refer to a pattern of difficulties characterized by problems processing numerical information, learning arithmetic facts, and performing accurate or fluent calculations. If dyscalculia is used to specify this particular pattern of mathematics difficulties, it is important also to specify any additional difficulties that are present, such as difficulties with math reasoning or word reasoning accuracy.


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- Number sense
- Memorization of arithmetic facts
- Accurate or fluent calculation
- Accurate math reasoning


Specific Learning Disorder: Specified Impairment in Mathematics

Specific Leaning Disorder: Specified Impairment in Mathematics - Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia, also known as developmental dyscalculia, is a learning disability characterized by significant difficulties with numerical and arithmetic skills. Early signs can include trouble determining the number of objects in a small group without counting. Other common symptoms involve challenges with memorizing math facts, organizing numbers, and distinguishing between different representations of numbers, such as the numeral '3', the word 'three', and various mathematical symbols. Research also suggests an association between dyscalculia and specific changes in brain activity and structure.

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