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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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| BBC Radio 4 |
On March 18 at 9PM UK time the BBC Radio 4 is doing a special on dyscalculia on the series "Am I normal?". And it's our own member ALB that helped out - her son Oscar was interviewed. The presenter Vivian Parry got tested for dyscalculia and it turned out she has dyscalculia.
So check it out - it will also be online for everyone to listen to, after it's been on the air. Thanks ALB and Oscar, you are very brave.
BBC Radio 4 - Am I Normal?
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