Learning difficulties specific to numbers?

[Levanna]

Are there any learning difficulties which are specificaly related to anything numerical? I know this is only short, but I'd really appreciate any information.
Thanks!

yes it has a name like dyslexia but a bit different IYSWIM

ds has problems with sequencing which affects his interpretation of numbers and maths. Also manifests itself in other areas though - ie. slow to dress, follow instructions and carry out multi instructional tasks.

dyscalcula or dyscalculia or something

dyscalculia

Yes. Have you made an appointment to see the SENCO at his/her school. or are they aware of the problem already?

Thanks janey, but it's actually me that has a problem! I've struggled for ever with anything mathematical or numerical, dyscalculia (thanks for the link) doesn't quite discribe it. I've never broached the subject with anyone before! Thanks for the info.

Sorry, excuse the momentary denial! I've just looked through some other pages about dyscalculia and they describe aspects of me perfectly. Oh god, the relief is immense, this really is a life changing moment! This explains so much about me, enlightens me about things I couldn't 'get right' no matter how I tried and do try! Things I got wrong and was actually beaten up over as a child and teen! It's not my fault after all. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Urm, ok, so what do I do now? How can I go about being assesed for this, as an adult? Does anyone know?
TIA

Levanna - yes it's dyscalculia. Steve Chinn is the expert on this. I was looking at a book of his yesterday called "the trouble with maths" He also has written books for adults. Good luck with your SENCO. I am a head of maths and constantly find that SEN depts are more interested in literacy than numeracy!

Thanks fisil, I'll find the book. What are SENCO and SEN?

SENCO is the special educational need coordinator. That is the teacher in the school responsible for coordindating provision for students with special needs (SEN).

Ooops - I've just noticed it's about you rather than about your children! - maybe I need help with my reading! As I said, Steve Chinn has written some excellent books for adults too. I work with disaffected teenagers and have found his books brilliant. "What to do when you can't add up" and "What to do when you don't know your times tables" are both very very good practical books. A lot of community centres run courses for adults too. My school runs afternoon and evening classes specifically for adults who find numeracy very difficult. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the translations fisil . I've just spoken to our local adult education co-ordinator. She's going to find who to put me in touch with to learn more about this and possibly to be assessed. I'll get in tough with her again in the future to find out more about classes, though as you can imagine it's quite a daunting prospect as maths has never been enjoyable, to say the least! I understand this can be hereditary? My dad was dyslexic (also with numbers, as he used to say) so I'm glad to have stumbled upon this realisation before my girls enter the world of formal education. Thanks again .