Dyscalculia ? Any solutions in Singapore?

[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:))

[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 fingers to workout the answer.
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:))

[jeparent]

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 fingers to workout the answer.
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:))

You may want to try this, though the price is slightly high...

http://www.dasacademy.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=7&extmode=view&extid=26&date=2012-04-28

I have attended similar workshop (not this one) before, and i think they give quite a good general overview of dyscalculia , and introduce you to some tools and methods to help children who are weak at Maths.

[highanxiety]

games is surely the 1st & foremost to cultivate interest

However the type and adaption would be most challenging which I would be grateful to hear from experiences

[shandee]

Where do you/ kids get tested for Dyscalculia ?