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Dyscalculia
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This article provides general information and education. It does not provide individual advice or replace assessment, diagnosis or care from a qualified professional. The information is not exhaustive and should be understood in its cultural and local context.
About the source and review
Adapted from educational texts by Bineta Gueye Thiam for WASSOR in 2023. The project log records a professional review of the source collection in January 2023. Some archived files were subsequently edited, and the exact reviewed revision has not been recovered. This shortened web edition has been edited for clarity; the historical record does not establish a new clinical review of this version.
Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty involving numbers and mathematics. It can affect calculations and everyday activities such as working with money or measurements.
Difficulties described in the source article
- Understanding numbers and mathematical operations.
- Carrying out mental calculations.
- Following the steps of a mathematical problem.
- Understanding mathematical symbols.
- Working with quantities and measurements.
Approaches to learning support
The source describes adapted teaching materials, practical activities and ways to break a task into smaller steps. Examples include number lines, graph paper and physical objects for counting or measuring.
Teaching strategies and suitable learning tools can support the person’s understanding. A teacher, tutor or other qualified professional can assess which approaches are appropriate.
Listening to the person
The source encourages patience and opportunities for the person to explain their needs. Support is most useful when it takes account of their experience, rather than assuming that everyone with dyscalculia needs the same help.
Further reading
Public information for context. These links do not imply endorsement or confirm that a service is available in Senegal.
- NHS Norfolk — Specific learning difficulties
Creator / organisation: NHS
Resource language: EN · Links checked: 2026-10-12
- Dyscalculie
Creator / organisation: Fédération Française des DYS
Resource language: FR · Links checked: 2026-10-13