Dyscalculia
An estimated 25% of people have maths learning difficulties, but only about 6% of people will have dyscalculia. Dyscalculia differs from other maths learning difficulties due to the severity of understanding and working with numbers and quantities.
Dyscalculia Diagnostic Assessment Process
Local and National Support
Information for Family Members
It is a persistent difficulty that will present differently through an individual’s life, depending on age, experience and opportunities.
Maths difficulties can be caused by:
- other neurodiverse conditions such as dyslexia, DCD/ dyspraxia and ADHD
- external issues such as a traumatic learning experience related to maths
- school absence
- maths anxiety
- foetal alcohol syndrome
More information can be found at the British Dyslexia Association.
Last Updated: 14/07/2025