Math mystery: How we discovered my daughter has dyscalculia

Laura Jackson thought her daughter’s struggles with math were just a normal part of school — until tears, anxiety, and frustration revealed something more.

After a long journey, Laura discovered her daughter has dyscalculia. So Laura worked closely with experts and used targeted strategies to support her learning. Today, her daughter is excelling in algebra and geometry, building confidence, and learning to become her own advocate. 

For more on this topic

• Read: How to help your child with math
• Listen: Math anxiety and dyscalculia
• Read: Discovering Dyscalculia: One family’s journey with a math disability (by Laura Jackson)
• Read: Dyscalculia: from Science to Education (by Brian Butterworth)
• Explore: Emerson House Center
• Laura's website: Discovering Dyscalculia

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