There are a few different types of dyscalculia that can affect an individual.
We’ve broken down the main types of dyscalculia below:
Verbal Dyscalculia
Verbal dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to understand and use maths-related language. It can make it difficult to understand word problems, follow instructions, and perform mathematical operations.
Early intervention is crucial for individuals with verbal dyscalculia, as it can help to address the underlying difficulties and prevent future academic and career setbacks.
With proper support, individuals with verbal dyscalculia can overcome their challenges and achieve success in school and in life.
Practognostic Dyscalculia
Practognostic dyscalculia is a type of dyscalculia that specifically affects a person’s ability to learn and use mathematical concepts.
People with practognostic dyscalculia often have difficulty understanding abstract math concepts, and they may also have trouble with activities like telling time or reading a ruler.
While the exact cause of practognostic dyscalculia is unknown, it is thought to be caused by an imbalance in the brain’s ability to process information.
Lexical Dyscalculia
Lexical dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to read and understand numeric symbols.
Symptoms of lexical dyscalculia can include difficulty understanding simple arithmetic problems, trouble remembering number words, and difficulty interpreting mathematical notation.
The condition can also make it hard for individuals to perform basic mathematical operations such as addition and subtraction.
Although the exact cause of lexical dyscalculia is unknown, it is believed to be neurological in nature.
Graphical Dyscalculia
Graphical dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to write mathematical symbols.
People with this type of dyscalculia are able to understand mathematical concepts but do not have the ability to read, write, or use the correct corresponding symbols.
Ideognostical Dyscalculia
Ideaognostical dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to carry out mental operations without using numbers to answer math problems and understand mathematical concepts. They may also have a hard time remembering mathematical concepts after learning them.
Operational Dyscalculia
Operational dyscalculia presents itself with difficulty in completing written or spoken mathematical operations or calculations.
Someone with operational dyscalculia will be able to understand the numbers and the relationships between them but will have trouble manipulating numbers and mathematical symbols in the calculation process.