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The Background to Maths Difficulties and Dyscalculia
About this talk: Professor Amanda Kirby describes that difficulties that some children face doing maths. She also discusses dyscalculia.
About the speaker: Amanda Kirby is Medical Director of the Dyscovery Centre in Cardiff. She is a leading expert in dyspraxia (DCD) and related conditions with several best-selling books on the subject.
Talk Topics - Dyscalculia
Further information about this Talk
The Dyscovery Centre:
For more information and guidance about dyspraxia symptoms and other learning difficulties please visit the Dyscovery Centre's dedicated parent information site: parent+. The Dyscovery Centre assesses, supports and provides guidance to children, families and adults who have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, behavioural problems and language difficulties.
Further Reading:
Amanda Kirby's recently published books include the following (please click on them to buy from Amazon):
100 Ideas for Supporting Pupils with Dyspraxia and DCD
Mapping SEN: Routes Through Identification to Intervention
Dyspraxia: Developmental Co-ordination Disorder
What to Watch Next
What is Dyscalculia?: Jane Emerson provides an introduction into the less well known condition of dyscalculia. She considers the question 'What is dyscalculia?'