Question 1

what is the difference between acalculia and dyscalculia?

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Dyscalculia  is an : alternate name for a Neurodevelopmental Disorder, "Specific Learning Disorder with impairment in math" diagnosed in school-age children with average to above-avg. IQ's who have difficulty with math calculation &amp; application. Acalculia is an acquired disorder from a stroke or other brain injury, in which patients have trouble with simple calculations, even with identifying the larger of 2 numbers.

Question 2

what is the difference between dyscalculia and acalculia?

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Dyscalculia = " to : count badly", from its Greek &amp; Latin root words. Deficits in information processing, memory &amp; retrieval in an infant or child who lacks age-appropriate intuitive understanding of numerical concepts cause developmental dyscalculia. Acalculia is acquired &amp; of late onset. It is caused by anything that damages areas of the brain involved in mathematical operations. Acalculia = unable to count.

Question 3

what are the differences between dyscalculia and acalculia?

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Dys- vs a-: In general the prefix dys is used to indicate an impairment in a being able to accomplish a task or process while the prefix a- indicates complete inability to perform the process or complete absence of the item.  For example, dyscalculia would refer to a learning disability in some aspect of math while acalculia would refer to complete absence of math skills usually acquired as a result of braininjury

Question 4

is it possible to have dyscalculia and still be able to do advanced algebra?

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Yes: Generally, those with specific learning disorders, also known as academic skills disorders, can learn alternative strategies and techniques to compensate for some deficienies. I say LD (learing disorders) stands for learns differently. Good luck.

Question 5

can dyscalculia affect your ability to drive?

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: Dyscalculia or mathematics learning disorder, may affect visual-spatial and organizational skills, if those are the primary cause of difficulty with math. It can be deduced that there could be difficulty when calculating distance and speed, understanding the speedometer and odometer, and navigation.

Question 6

can dyscalculia affect one's ability to drive?

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: I don’t think that your dyscalculia can affect your driving.  Dyscalculia generally has to do more with mathematics, arithmetic.  I think that your ability to drive will be okay.  Maybe drive a little more cautiously.

Question 7

what is a progressive neurological disease that affects adults (in 30's or 40's) where the patient approximately 10-20 years after onset of symptoms?

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Please clarify: There is a word or phrase or something missing from your question. "What is a progressive neurological disease that affects adults (in 30's or 40's)" is okay, but the rest makes no sense. You can see that, right? Please repost your question with clearer wording.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of rsv in adults ?

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Mild: most likely runny nose and a cough, mostly like a typical cold

Question 9

do are adults experience symptoms of tapeworm?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily : This can be a silent illness.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of acute adult leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Several: Fatigue, fever, easy bruising, infection are some of the symptoms of acute leukemia. Having any of these symptoms, however, does not mean that someone has leukemia.

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