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Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties Inaugural Conference
For those interested in finding out about dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties there is a conference taking place on Fri 19th June in London. dysTalk's education advisor, Jane Emerson will be delivering a keynote speech at the event.
For full details, including information regarding the other speakers please go to this link: http://www.learning-works.org.uk/index.php?id=1026ID
30/03/2009 11:51:19
Josh (Member)
Please send me details of your conference. Thanks
24/05/2010 18:47:49
Louise Tyack
The Inaugral Conference was held last year in June.
This year's conference 'Dyscalculia & MLD' is being held on the 30th June 2010 at the Waldorf Hilton, London. For more information check out this link: http://www.learning-works.org.uk/index.php?id=1327
16/06/2010 09:12:23
SarahLW (Member)
Related Talks
The Background to Maths Difficulties and Dyscalculia : Professor Amanda Kirby describes that difficulties that some children face doing maths. She also discusses dyscalculia.
The Role of Imagery and Language in Learning Difficulties: This presentation will explain the specific mental processes that underlie reading, spelling, comprehension and critical thinking, and how these processes relate to learning difficulties. Information on the Dual Coding Theory, which illustrates the importance of developing the imagery-language connection necessary for accurate reading and comprehension, will be presented.
Dyscalculia Symptoms: Jane Emerson describes the dyscalculia symptoms and the effects of dyscalculia. She explains the way in which children struggle to gain any sense of number and therefore those with dyscalculia symptoms find even basic maths difficult.
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