Many parents see their child freeze up around maths, but how do you know when it’s more than anxiety?
Dyscalculia is estimated to affect up to 7% of the general population and is a specific learning difficulty that affects an individual’s ability to understand number concepts, estimation, time, and spatial awareness.
What Is Dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia is to numbers what dyslexia is to reading – however it often goes unrecognised. Children with dyscalculia may be bright, articulate, and even do well in other areas, but consistently underperform or panic when faced with numerical tasks.
Signs to look out for:
- Difficulty remembering maths facts or times tables
- Struggles with time, money, or estimating amounts
- Reliance on fingers long past expected ages
- Confusion over left vs right
- Disproportionate anxiety or avoidance around maths
Why It Matters
Left unsupported, dyscalculia can lead to low self-esteem, school avoidance, and long-term academic impact.
Our Solution
At Tabla Psychology, from September, we will be offering formal diagnostic assessments with full reports and practical recommendations.
We do things differently at Tabla Psychology. By combining educational and clinical psychology, we offer a truly integrated approach to assessment, therapy, and support.
Find out more about our expert team which is headed-up by our founder and lead Educational and Child Psychologist, Dr Tamasine Black.
We are now taking early bookings, get in touch today to book an assessment.
