When Math Struggles Persist - There may be a reason

My journey into dyscalculia began personally.

When my youngest child was in preschool, I started noticing subtle red flags — difficulty with number sense, counting, and subitizing. In stark contrast, her vocabulary was off the charts. By kindergarten, those concerns became more evident. Her teacher reported distracted behavior and misbehavior — but only during math time.

 

As an educator with over two decades of experience, I knew this wasn’t a motivation issue. Something wasn’t aligning. I began a deep dive into research and professional development, and that’s when I discovered dyscalculia. The description matched exactly what I had been observing — the gaps in number sense, the overwhelm, the math-specific frustration.

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Naturally, I searched for a specialist. First locally. Then nationally.

And I couldn’t find one.

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I wasn't able to find a trusted professional in the United States truly  specializing specifically in dyscalculia screening and intervention.

So I pursued training and a formal certification through the British Dyslexia Association in the planning and delivery of dyscalculia intervention, as well as certification in screening and support for dyscalculic learners.

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What began as advocacy for my own child evolved into a professional mission: to bring structured screening, awareness, and meaningful support to families navigating persistent math challenges.

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~Tara L D'Uva

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The purpose of life is a life of purpose. 

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