No: There is no cure for learning disabilities, which includes dyscalculia (difficulty in understanding, remembering, or manipulating numbers or number facts such as multiplication tables). School psychologists and/or private testing psychologists can evaluate a child to see what his strengths and weaknesses are, and then make recommendations for educational therapy to help overcome his weaknesses.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Developmental : Dyslexia is a term that should only refer to a disorder of reading. However, some use it to describe children with problems identifying numbers. This is more common in girls. Usually this is a developmental problem that improves over time. Good learning methods are available to help over come the problem. There is no cure, but there is good recovery.
Answered 11/16/2012
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Dyscalculia is the: Term for a math learning disability. It can be part of a non-verbal learning disability. A pediatric neuropsychologist or psychologist performs standardized testing for dyscalculia & for cognitive, processing, attention & memory deficits that may be causing it. Special educational supports can then be tailored to her needs under the law idea, with an individual educational plan.
Answered 12/9/2013
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