Dyscalculia: From Detection to Diagnosis

The article is an examination and illustration of the most common reasons behind the occurrence of learning difficulties in mathematics, medicinally termed as ‘Dyscalculia’. When the basic emotion i.e. Fear dominates over thoughts; a central equilibrium for learning mathematics, Danger Alert System of the body, perceiving any real or imaginary threat puts the defense reaction on backseat activating the defeat reaction, which is one of the main causes of Dyscalculia. Assessment of Dyscalculia contains three main types viz: Neurological, Neuropsychological and Neuropediatric assessments. Diagnosis Dyscalculia is a help measure which provide the exact environmental framework for the treatment of Dyscalculia by distinguishing in between Dyscalculia and other forms of learning difficulties in mathematics i.e. Acalculia, General learning difficulties, Pseudo-Dyscalculia and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). The paper concludes by taking an overview of Management of Dyscalculia which includes Remedial measures such as mathematical screening, tests and help.