When we had the opportunity to pursue testing for learning disabilities and giftedness, we discovered there was a name for these struggles, dyscalculia. Now they had their own learning disability to fit in with their siblings, who are dyslexic and autistic.
Out of the Box Kids don’t fit the standard, “one size fits all” box. They are a little extra, more intense. They play harder and ask more questions. They may carry a special toy longer and hate change. Their brains are wired differently, often due to a learning difference or a disability.
Math is a hard subject because it’s so important and there are so many options. We have tried a few different programs over the years and have a few favorites. We also have one student with a learning disability in math which affects which programs suit their learning. There are times when each of my students is using a different program for math, because different ones suit their individual needs and strengths.
