The symptoms of dyscalculia can vary from person to person, and can range from mild to severe. Some common symptoms of dyscalculia include:
- Difficulty understanding numbers and mathematical concepts
- Difficulty solving arithmetic problems
- Difficulty understanding and solving word problems
- Difficulty with estimation and spatial reasoning
- Poor sense of direction
- Poor memory for mathematical facts
- Difficulty organizing information
- Tendency to make careless mistakes
- Frustration with mathematics
- Avoidance of mathematics
If you think you or your child may have dyscalculia, it is important to talk to a doctor or educational specialist. They can give you a more specific idea of what the symptoms look like and how to best address them.