Dyscalculia
The term Dyscalculia is often used to describe someone who unexpectedly struggles
to understand and achieve in Maths. According to the British Dyslexia Association
(2026) it is believed that 6% of the population have dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is
defined as:
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a difficulty particularly in understanding and working with numbers.
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a cognitive impairment.
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a pronounced and persistent difficulty with numerical magnitude processing and understanding.
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an age-related difficulty with naming, ordering and comparing physical quantities and numbers, estimating and place value.
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difficulties are resistant to attempts to mitigate them with appropriate teaching.
The impact of such difficulties on an individual’s mathematical ability can vary across
individuals and across the lifespan, and will present differently through an individual’s
life, depending on age, experience and opportunities.
Dyscalculia should not be confused with Maths Anxiety or a Specific Learning
Difficulty (SpLD) in Maths. As difficulties in maths can also be caused by other
factors including environment and other co-occurring difficulties such as dyslexia,
DCD, dyspraxia and ADHD.
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Screeners
Find below a child and an adult screener for Dyscalculia.
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Next Steps
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Dyscalculia can be diagnosed by a Specialist Assessor with a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) or by an Educational Psychologist for both Adults and Children.
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Our Full Diagnostic Assessments for Dyscalculia (Adult & Child) are £495.00.
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For more information on booking a full diagnostic assessment for Dyscalculia please click here.
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For Additional Information, Advice, and Support:
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The Dyscalculia Association: http://www.dyscalculiaassociation.uk/
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The British Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyscalculia
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The Brain Charity: https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/condition/dyscalculia/​