{"id":8196,"date":"2019-07-16T07:07:53","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T07:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=8196"},"modified":"2021-04-20T18:56:44","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T18:56:44","slug":"14-common-signs-symptoms-of-dyscalculia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-common-signs-symptoms-of-dyscalculia\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Common Signs & Symptoms of Dyscalculia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dyscalculia is a genetic disorder that prevents a person from understanding numbers. There are different levels of severity, and some people are able to recognize and understand some numbers or make sense of them after spending a long time thinking about them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people are unable to remember numbers in certain settings too. They may not understand how to count money or time, but be able to do a math problem on paper. Others can\u2019t remember numbers at all or make any sense of them. Most people are born with the condition but are not diagnosed with it until they are in school or even later on in life. It\u2019s often confused for other learning disorders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since children fail to learn numbers at a young age, it may take some time to get proper diagnoses. There is no cure, but there are some treatments that can help people retain number knowledge better or learn ways to avoid using numbers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.Unable To Recognize Printed Numbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before children understand the value of numbers or even basic math, they learn to recognize numbers. They know that the number two is called the number two even before they realize it\u2019s worth two. Children with dyscalculia <\/a>can\u2019t recognize numbers when they are printed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may not struggle to remember their shapes, letters, or colors, but be unable to learn or recognize numbers.  They may understand the numbers if they are spoken better than if they are seeing them. This happens because their brains do not see numbers the same as someone who doesn\u2019t have the condition. Even if they are shown the number over and over, they are not likely to identify them when they are shown them again or asked to recall them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children with this condition also have a hard time making a number line and putting numbers in order. This can occur at a very young age and is a symptom that is easily dismissed until the child reaches a certain age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Trouble Learning to Count<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Children typically learn to count as toddlers and most catch on pretty quickly. It\u2019s not uncommon for some children to struggle with learning their numbers. This can make it hard for parents to determine if their children are simply too young to understand the concept of counting or if they are suffering from a condition such as dyscalculia.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents of other children who have the condition may recognize the symptoms <\/a>easier than parents who do not have children with the condition already. Since children learn to count at different ages, and most don\u2019t master it until they start school, it can be hard for parents to get an early diagnosis of dyscalculia.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts and doctors may be able to diagnose the condition early so if you notice your child struggling to count, even if they are still young, it may be a good idea to have them evaluated by a professional to rule out dyscalculia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Trouble with Basic Math<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As children get older, they may struggle with basic math. Some children with this condition are able to recognize numbers and their value but are not able to use them in math equations. They may struggle to understand the difference between addition and subtraction, get confused with values and placements, or fail to make math problems.  Sometimes teachers are aware of the reason why a child isn\u2019t understanding math. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children also don\u2019t know how to explain their condition or even recognize it, so many children get bad grades in math. It can take a long time before they or their parents realize that the reason they don\u2019t understand math is due to a hereditary <\/a>condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children who are not diagnosed can become embarrassed and struggle with self-esteem issues because they don\u2019t understand why they can\u2019t get a handle on math. It usually takes a teacher or parents calling in a professional who recognizes the symptoms of the condition before the child is properly diagnosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Trouble Counting Money<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no surprise that people who don\u2019t do well with math and numbers also don\u2019t do well with money. Those who make it through school without being diagnosed <\/a>with dyscalculia often struggle with different aspects of adulthood. One of the biggest is counting money. They may prefer to avoid using cash when possible because they can\u2019t count it or make a change. They may also be unable to work in certain career fields that require the use of money.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who have dyscalculia and struggle to count or understand money won\u2019t be able to work as cashiers, bank tellers, or tollbooth operators. The condition can also affect their ability to understand money and numbers in other aspects of their lives too. They may easily get cheated for change, forget how much money they had, or understand how to pay bills and shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While using a debit or credit card might seem like a good option, their failure to understand the value of numbers makes this difficult as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Problems Understanding Shapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people who suffer from dyscalculia don\u2019t only struggle with number directly, but also shapes. Since most shapes are based on the understanding of even sides, it\u2019s hard for people with dyscalculia to remember them. They may know that they are shapes and even see them as different shapes, but they won\u2019t remember the names. This may be due to the fact that they don\u2019t have a good long-term memory <\/a>or because their brain can\u2019t make sense of the shape to remember it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people are able to identify some shapes but not others. For example, a person may be able to distinguish between a circle and square but not a square and a rectangle or a circle and an oval. If the shapes are similar, they may look the same to a person with this condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes it hard for children to learn their shapes and while it may not seem like it would affect adults, it can cause problems when they try to move furniture, measure something, pack a car, or organize a closet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. No Long-term Memory Of Math Knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who suffer from dyscalculia can suffer from long-term memory problems with only numbers or other things. Some people fail to remember numbers, identify them, or understand their values. Others don\u2019t recognize shapes or can\u2019t tell time. Some people have a severe form of this condition and struggle to remember anything that involves numbers <\/a>of any sort.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can cause a lot of problems for children in school and adults in their daily lives. It can even make it hard for them to function without the help of another adult who can remind them of the time and explain to them that they need to be placed at a certain time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may also need someone to help them count money, keep appointments, remember important information like their date of birth, and remember the date. Some people are able to write these things down and reference them, but others can\u2019t understand them even if they see them written on a calendar or notepad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Anxiety about Math Class<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Parents often recognize the first symptoms of dyscalculia when their children develop anxiety for math class. Even young children who seem excited to learn about basic things such as colors, and shapes, will get anxiety <\/a>and even get mad when they have to work on numbers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children don\u2019t like to do things that they don\u2019t understand or confuse them. They might not realize that they are grasping the concept of math and numbers; they just know they don\u2019t like it and don\u2019t want to do it. Parents should be aware of this condition if they have children who have a strong dislike for math. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal for kids to have a subject they prefer or to dislike certain subjects, but if it turns into anxiety and fear, there may be something else going on. Talking to the child may help parents get an understanding of why a child has anxiety and help the parent determine if it could be dyscalculia or another problem causing the issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Trouble Telling Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Can you imagine going through life and never knowing how to tell time? How would you get to school or work on time? How would you make it to important appointments and events? How would you know when your favorite shows are on? It seems hard to believe that there are people who can\u2019t tell time, but it happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who have dyscalculia struggle with time because it involves numbers. They aren\u2019t able to look at a clock and determine the time or relate the numbers on a watch to time. Some people are able to overcome this condition to tell time and live normal lives, but others struggle with it forever.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of using numbers <\/a>to plan their days, they do better by writing out words or using photos with images that are easy for them to remember and assign to certain tasks. Some people can tell time, but it takes them a while to figure out the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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