Dyscalculia ? Any solutions in Singapore?

[sushigal]

Can anyone recommend learning centre that teaches children who has Dyscalculia learning Math.


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Thank you.

[Brighteye]

Hi,


My DD is in P2 and has been asked join Math Remedials from next month. My DH and I have observed her working Math assignments - sequencing, counting backwards, place value, confusion in the symbols +-X etc., inability to comprehend simple word problems if the semantics are changed - eg.' more than', `how many more'.. All symptoms are pointing towards `Dyscalculia'.

Would appreciate if any of you have had any experience `fixing' this in your child...did you use a particular method or Institution...?

Thanks in advance!
brighteye

[cnimed]

If I’m not wrong, DAS (dyslexia association) have classes and resources for this. Contact them and ask?

[Brighteye]

Thanks Deminc, will do that.

Also came across a site called Karismath.com which offered a well thought out downloadable program for numeracy challenged children.

[cnimed]

Dyscalculia needs multi sensory approach and concrete examples. I doubt a computer programme can do much. if it is just drilling and more exposure, then yes, can supplement with computer. all the best!

[Brighteye]

Thanks, Deminc… Whatever works:)

[dyscalculiaheadlines]

There is a program developed specifically for Dyscalculia.

You can read all about the development and download a free copy from this website:
http://www.unicog.org/main/pages.php?page=NumberRace

Leo Valk
Dyscalculiaheadlines.com

[Brighteye]

Thanks Leo. Did go through The Number Race. Shall download and try with my daughter. It’s good to know that it has a built-in algorithm that adjusts to the child’s ‘level’. It seems to require less parent intervention as compared to Karismath, though there seems to be a method there, too.


Grateful for the many suggestions from this forum.

[highanxiety]

Have u tried playing maths related games with her

Best to interest her b4 concept

[Brighteye]

True about getting her interested first:)

Have started playing ‘who has more’ and ‘how many more’ games with her. Also observed that she is developing a block towards large 2 and 3 digit numbers. She is quick to figure who has more…but gives up when she can’t count on her figures.
Shall stop looking at her text books and e-Math assignments for the time being and work on motivation and interest.
Any ideas on stage-appropriate games would be appreciated:))