Overview

The field of Dyscalculia is a relatively new one, with research and understanding developing rapidly. This Introduction to Dyscalculia and Mathematical Difficulties course aims to provide a framework, approaches and strategies that have been developed through our work over many years, working in mainstream and special school settings, along with some of the most recent ideas and knowledge in the field.

  • Understand the nature of a child’s difficulties with maths, and target support effectively

  • Definitions, causes and possible subtypes of dyscalculia

  • What to do to help – SEND Pathways, The Graduated Approach, The Waves of Intervention with detailed guidance on specific strategies

Course curriculum

Estimated completion time is 3hrs, and you will need to pass the Quiz and Assessments with a 100% pass rate

    1. Dyscalculia Introduction

    2. Dyscalculia Workbook 1

    3. Before We Begin Quiz!

    4. Defining Dyscalculia

    5. Activity 1: Dyscalculia Definitions

    6. What causes Dyscalculia?

    7. Activity 2: How it feels to have difficulties with maths

    8. Signs & Subtypes of Dyscalculia (and Activity 3)

    9. Activity 4: Dyscalculia or Maths Anxiety?

    1. Chapter 2

    2. Dyscalculia Workbook 2

    3. Comorbidity & Dyscalculia

    4. Dyscalculia vs. Dyslexia

    5. Dyscalculia vs. Dyspraxia

    6. Dyscalculia vs. Dyspraxia (cont.)

    7. Activity 5: Comorbidity

    8. Activity 5: Dyscalculia Checklist {Download}

    9. What to do next: A Dyscalculia Pathway

    10. A Graduated Approach: Wave 1 Intervention & Support

    11. Waves 2 & 3: Targeted Support + Specialist Support

    12. Live links to Interventions for Dyscalculia

    13. Course Feedback and Evaluation

About this course

  • £29.00
  • 22 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

The School Psychology Service

Health & Care Professions Council Registered
British Psychological Society
Social Enterprise UK
University of Wolverhampton Science Park