Real information about how kids learn math.
If your kid is struggling with math, you probably already have a thousand tabs open. Dyscalculia, dyslexia, ADHD, multisensory teaching, IEPs, what it all means, what to do next. We made these pages because the information out there is either too academic or too vague. Everything here is written for parents, by people who teach this stuff every week.
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What is Dyscalculia?
The most-misunderstood learning difference. What it is, what it is not, and why it gets diagnosed less often than dyslexia.
Dyscalculia vs Dyslexia
They sound similar and they often overlap, but they are different. Here is how to tell them apart and why a kid can have both.
Signs of Dyscalculia
A practical guide for parents who think their kid might have it. What to look for at different ages and when to seek a formal evaluation.
ADHD and Math
Why ADHD makes math uniquely hard, and what kinds of teaching actually help. Hint: it is not just about focus.
Why Hands-On Math Works
The research and the reasoning behind multisensory math instruction. Why building the math is different from being told the math.
For Professionals
Information for pediatricians, neuropsychologists, school counselors, and others who refer students to Maker Math. Includes a downloadable one-pager.
Free Downloads
Printable parent checklists, dyscalculia signs guide, and free 3D printable math manipulative files (.stl).
Refer a patient or student to Maker Math.
If you are a pediatrician, neuropsychologist, educational psychologist, or school counselor and you have a student who would benefit from Maker Math, we make it easy to refer. Send a parent our way, share a printable one-pager, or get in touch directly.
Ready to talk about your kid?
If you have read enough and you are ready to find out if Maker Math is the right fit, reach out. The first conversation is free and there is no commitment.
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