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	'''Dyscalculia''' is a specific learning disorder characterized by difficulties with mathematical concepts and procedures, number manipulation, and often associated with visuo-spatial or language processing difficulties.<ref>{{Cite journal\|last=\|first=\|title=Dyscalculia: Characteristics, causes, and treatments\|journal=Neuropsychologia\|year=\|volume=\|issue=\|pages=\|doi=\|pmid=\|pmc=}}</ref> These difficulties often result in significant problems with academic or occupational performance, or with daily activities that require mathematical ability.		'''Dyscalculia''' is a specific learning disorder characterized by difficulties with mathematical concepts and procedures, number manipulation, and often associated with visuo-spatial or language processing difficulties.<ref>{{Cite journal\|last=\|first=\|title=Dyscalculia: Characteristics, causes, and treatments\|journal=Neuropsychologia\|year=\|volume=\|issue=\|pages=\|doi=\|pmid=\|pmc=}}</ref> These difficulties often result in significant problems with academic or occupational performance, or with daily activities that require mathematical ability.

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	[https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia Understood - Dyscalculia]
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{{Infobox medical condition
| name = Dyscalculia
| image =
| caption =
| field = [[Neurology]], [[Psychiatry]]
| symptoms = Difficulty understanding and manipulating numbers, problems learning arithmetic facts and procedures, difficulty with time and direction
| complications =
| onset = Childhood
| duration = Chronic
| types =
| causes = Genetic, neurological
| risks =
| diagnosis = Assessment by a specialist
| differential = [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]], [[Mathematics disorder]], [[Developmental coordination disorder]]
| prevention =
| treatment = Specialized educational interventions
| prognosis =
| frequency = 3-6% of the population<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=The prevalence of dyscalculia|journal=Journal of Learning Disabilities|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref>
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'''Dyscalculia''' is a specific learning disorder characterized by difficulties with mathematical concepts and procedures, number manipulation, and often associated with visuo-spatial or language processing difficulties.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=Dyscalculia: Characteristics, causes, and treatments|journal=Neuropsychologia|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref> These difficulties often result in significant problems with academic or occupational performance, or with daily activities that require mathematical ability.

== Characteristics ==
Individuals with dyscalculia may struggle with understanding number-related concepts or using symbols or functions needed for success in mathematics. They may have difficulty understanding simple number concepts, lack an intuitive grasp of numbers, and have problems learning number facts and procedures. Even if they produce a correct answer or use a correct method, they may do so mechanically and without confidence.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=Characteristics of dyscalculia|journal=Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref>

== Causes ==
Dyscalculia is thought to be due to both genetic and environmental factors, and often occurs in people who have other learning disorders such as [[dyslexia]]. It appears to be related to the developmental stage of mathematical abilities and is suspected to involve dysfunction in the parietal lobe or the interconnection of the two cerebral hemispheres.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=The neurobiology of mathematical cognition and learning|journal=Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref>

== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosis is made by a comprehensive evaluation, including a clinical interview, observation, and formal testing. The diagnosis is often made by a specialist, such as a clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist. The difficulties must not be better accounted for by intellectual disabilities, uncorrected visual or auditory acuity, other mental or neurological disorders, or inadequate educational instruction.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=Diagnosing dyscalculia: A proposed process and criteria|journal=Journal of Learning Disabilities|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref>

== Treatment ==
While there is no cure for dyscalculia, there are many strategies and resources that can help individuals manage their difficulties. These may include the use of accommodations (e.g., the use of a calculator), explicit and systematic instruction in number and calculation skills, use of visual aids, and the application of a multi-sensory approach to learning. Instruction often involves breaking mathematical tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=Evidence-based interventions for students with learning and behavioral challenges: Mathematics and dyscalculia|journal=Intervention in School and Clinic|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref>

== Prognosis ==
The impact of dyscalculia on a person's life largely depends on the severity of the condition and the effectiveness of accommodations or interventions. Some individuals may struggle with math-related tasks throughout their lives, while others may be able to achieve a level of proficiency that allows them to function adequately in their daily lives. Early recognition and targeted educational interventions are key to improving outcomes.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=The prognosis of dyscalculia and its impact on quality of life|journal=Journal of Learning Disabilities|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref>

== Epidemiology ==
Dyscalculia affects approximately 3-6% of the population. It occurs in all cultures and socioeconomic levels, and is equally common in males and females.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|title=The epidemiology of dyscalculia|journal=Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews|year=|volume=|issue=|pages=|doi=|pmid=|pmc=}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Learning disabilities]]
* [[Dyslexia]]
* [[Dysgraphia]]
== References ==
<references/>

[[Category:Neurological disorders]]
[[Category:Learning disabilities]]
[[Category:Special education]]
[[Category:Educational psychology]]

== Further reading ==

* [[Mathematics education]]
* [[Special education]]
* [[Educational psychology]]
== External links ==

[https://www.ldonline.org/article/13709/ LD Online - Understanding Dyscalculia]
[https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/dyscalculia Understood - Dyscalculia]
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