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A member called "s4jesus" is reported to have sent messages to some members, asking for money and more. The member has been banned. Please just ignore any messages you may have gotten from this person. Thank you!
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| Dyscalculia More Common Than Dyslexia |
ABC News has a new article up, mentioning a study done in Cuba.
Sunday, June 8 2008.
"The research which was carried out in Cuba, found that up to six per cent of children showed signs of dyscalculia, whereas a little more than four per cent had symptoms of dyslexia. The research was led by Professor Brian Butterworth from University College in London."
Read the full article on ABC News.
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| Dyscalculic Redheads |
Caroline recently asked if red hair and dyscalculia could be related. No one knows, not even the dyscalculia expert Steve Chinn. Too little research exists. But a few members have joined the discussion, and they're all redheads, which makes you think. In the dyslexia world, there's a highly discussed theory that says left handed people are more likely to be dyslexic - could this be the dyscalculia version? Hey you, non-redhead, join the discussion and let us know what you think.
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| World News |
New Zealand
Our member Dr. Anna Wilson recently made the headlines in New Zealand, after releasing information about a study on dyscalculia. You can watch a video clip of a news segment right here, and don't forget to check out her website.
Florida
A dyscalculic art teacher is about to loose his job because he can't pass the state-required math test. The other teachers praise his work, his elementary school students love him, their parents are happy with his work, and he teaches art, not math - but the state doesn't care. Read a full article right here.
Kenya
Dyscalculia is even making the headlines in parts of Africa these days - here's an article about dyslexia and dyscalculia in Kenya.
Chile
We have a Spanish-speaking member of the forum, a parent, who is looking for people from Chile. Please contact us if you are from Chile. Tenemos a un miembro en el foro (un padre) que habla español. Está buscando a gente que sea de Chile. Por favor, póngase en contacto con nosotros si es usted de Chile.
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| Spread the word - online |
The Dyscalculia Forum exists to have a place where you can find support, but also to spread the word. Many of you are members of other communities - and we're probably there too. Did you know that? Add us as your friend and spread the word to your other friends. Maybe through a bulletin or message, but also just by having us on your friend list - in case they check it out from time to time!
MySpace - Facebook - YouTube - Livevideo - Friendster - Bebo - Care2 - Dailymotion
Have you created a group somewhere? Miss us where you hang out? Let us know!
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| Is it embarrassing to have dyscalculia? |
Alright, time for a new poll. I was considering adding more options than yes and no - but I feel this is a yes or no question. Some members will recall, that this was also a poll topic in 2005, but I think it deserves one more chance. Now that we have almost 2000 members, I hope it can start a debate. If you want to discuss, go here. Oh, and about the fact that we'll soon have 2000 members, I'm thinking we should have a party. Online. I'll bring the guacamole!
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