How do I get a formal diagnosis of dyscalculia?
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EmmaFowkes94
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I'm Emma I'm 24yrs old and found out that I have dyscalculia five years ago but due to the resources at college they could only do screener tests. I was wondering if anybody knows how to get a difinitive diagnosis of dyscalculia as I need one so that reasonable adjustments can be made for a job I want to do. I am on universal credit and only get £251.77 a month so paying for the test will be difficult unless I can somehow offset the cost or alleviate the cost. I have tried going to the job centre and citizens advice. The job centre said their disability coordinator will be in touch with me but that was a week ago.
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Hi @EmmaFowkes94 welcome to the community!
My fiancé has dyscalculia, I just asked how he was diagnosed and he said by his GP. Might be worth speaking to your GPDisability Gamechanger - 2019 -
Ok will ask when I go next, don't suppose you know if you're fiancé's GB charged. Someone said to go to an educational psychologist and that would probably cost a lot
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No they didn't charge, let us know what your GP saysDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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Does it have to be your named GP or can it be any GP at your surgery as my named GP is extremely popular and you have to book weeks in advance if you want a decent appointment or even any.
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I would advise your named GP as they know you bestDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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Yeah my named GP has known me since I was four but I'll have to wait about two weeks. I need the difinitive diagnosis in order for reasonable adjustments to be made for the job I'm applying for. The job is for Staffordshire police police constable degree apprenticeship programme
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2 weeks will fly by, I wish you every success with your application!Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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Not sure how long I've got before staffs police want to do assessments but will ask them.
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There is lots of information about dyscalculia on the British Dyslexia Association website that might help.Scope
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If in school senco can ask for a diagnosis it's the same test as dyslexia
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Hi. Wow your the first person I’ve know with dyscalculia, a private maths tutor I got for my son thinks he may have it and that was only after one lesson. School were useless, he just got left behind. He’s in college now and hopefully will get support. Dr has referred him to additional needs team so hoping the waiting list isn’t too long. Do you have any hints or tips for coping with it?Take care
Sharon -
You might like to have a look at "Heterogeneity of Developmental Dyscalculia: Cases with Different Deficit Profiles" International research is beginning to have an improved understanding of the issues.
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Thanks I’ll have a look tomorrow
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Sarge1969 said:Hi. Wow your the first person I’ve know with dyscalculia, a private maths tutor I got for my son thinks he may have it and that was only after one lesson. School were useless, he just got left behind. He’s in college now and hopefully will get support. Dr has referred him to additional needs team so hoping the waiting list isn’t too long. Do you have any hints or tips for coping with it?Take care
Sharon
Always have a notebook with you at all times. When working with numbers on a computer, either use a calculator or the copy and paste function. At restaurants and shops, double check all bills carefully or ask another member of the group to handle finances with your permission. If required to do calculations, again use a calculator. -
NOTE: I don't have a dyslexia or dyscalculia dx; I'm assuming it's "sub-clinical". Just bad enough to be annoying and I have to double-check things, especially with this permanent floater clouding part of my left eye.
Copy and paste is great!- * BUT the problem is reading numbers then writing or entering them into a computer/calculator.
- * Anything longer than 3 digits -- I might switch a couple numbers.
- * Anything longer than 5 digits -- I have trouble reading & remembering the numbers, e.g. log-in security codes!
- * More than 4 zeroes and I have to cover/uncover with a finger while counting.
(Yeah, those A 4 and 5 6 things sure make my Solitaire app frustrating.) -
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