Understanding Dyscalculia

A guide to symptoms, management and treatment
1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-1-138-38988-5
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 166 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 220 g

Reihe: Understanding Atypical Development

This accessible book provides evidence-based guidelines on dyscalculia, offering a thorough explanation of the science behind the disorder. It combines this theoretical framework with practical recommendations, offering interventions for managing the condition at home and school and avoiding potential behavioural consequences.

Written in a straightforward style, this book provides a concise summary of relevant research to empower the reader to take an informed and positive approach to dyscalculia and those who live with it. The internationally based team of contributors examine the different models that explain the construct of dyscalculia, looking at definitions and theories alongside signs, symptoms and diagnosis. Chapters also explore how to communicate diagnosis to peers, possible cultural differences and sensitivities when related to mathematics education and dyscalculia and the importance of maintaining a proactive attitude when working with children with dyscalculia.

Understanding Dyscalculia is essential reading for parents and practitioners in clinical and educational psychology, education professionals and students and researchers of special educational needs, educational psychology and counselling psychology.

Zielgruppe

Parents and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lucangeli, Daniela

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Psychopathologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Kinder- und Jugendpsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Understanding Atypical Development: a book series for parents and practitioners

- Introduction

- What Causes the Disorder: Theories and perspectives

- Developmental Dyscalculia: Signs and symptoms

- Intervention Programs for Students with Dyscalculia: Living with the condition

5. Interventions for Children with Developmental Dyscalculia: Parents, teachers and neuropsychologists working together

6. Understanding the Impact of Diagnosis: Emotional wellbeing, peers and teachers

7. Socio-Cultural Differences and Sensitivities in the Mathematics Classroom

8. Conclusion

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Daniela Lucangeli has a PhD in developmental sciences from Leiden University. She is a tenured professor at the Education, Psychology and Medicine Department at Padua University.