Signs of dyscalculia and other tips from a math expert | In It

What is dyscalculia? How can parents spot it? And is it anything like dyslexia? Find out about all of this and more from Brendan Hodnett. Brendan is a middle school special education and math teacher. He is also an adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York City, where he offers courses on inclusive ways to teach math.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:04 How to pronounce dyscalculia
01:38 How it relates to dyslexia
03:05 How it affects a child’s concept of time and sense of direction
04:34 Early signs
05:29 Exploring a diagnosis
10:26 How dyscalculia shows up outside of math class
13:48 Understanding money