Discovering Dyscalculia | The Podcast
by Laura M Jackson
Discovering Dyscalculia | The Podcast is a resource and support for those with a learning disability in math. Author, dyscalculia consultant, and parent Laura M. Jackson, shares engaging interviews, monthly newsletters, and her own personal journey of supporting a child with this little-known learning disability.
Episodes
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College Supports, Growing Up in 80's, Number-Sense Support, New Book | October News
In Laura Jackson's October Dyscalculia Newsletter: New Experience: College Accommodations LDA Texas Virtual Conference Growing Up in the ‘80’s with Dyscalculia Number-Sense-Support this fall Global Math Intervention Summit Replays New Book on Dyscalculia in Adulthood Discovering Dyscalculia…
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Email Templates, Fractions, Percentages, Digital Tool | March 2026 News
This is your Discovering Dyscalculia monthly newsletter with the latest in dyscalculia awareness, education, and support. In this month’s issue: Recommendation for Teaching Resources Email Template for Parents + Template Poll Digital Tool for Fractions, Decimals, Percentages Latest Writing Pieces...
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5 Inaccurate Assumptions Parents Can Make
5 Inaccurate Assumptions Parents Can Make Parents want to support their dyscalculic students in the best possible ways. Yet even with the best intentions, most of us can make inaccurate assumptions about our student and what they need. I assumed many inaccurate things about my daughter and her...
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Our Story Exploring Math for Dyscalculia
I am deviating from my usual monthly newsletter format to share more of our family’s story with you. Most of the early days of our dyscalculia journey I detailed in my book. But I wrote that five years ago, and so much has happened in that time. I have shared this part of my story with some of…
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How to Write an Email to Teachers about Your Child's Learning Disability
How to Write an Email to Teachers about Your Child's Learning Disability Every school year I dreaded writing an email to my daughter’s teachers informing them of her learning disability. I felt overwhelmed, and would procrastinate, setting down my laptop in search of something crunchy to munch…
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Graduation, Summer Math, Math Guide | June News 2026
June News: Graduation, Summer Math, Parenting Podcast, Math Guide Monthly Dyscalculia Newsletter | June 2026 This is your monthly newsletter with the latest in dyscalculia awareness, education, and support. In this month’s issue: Graduation Summer Number-Sense Lessons Impact Parenting Podcast…
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Calendar Help. How I Write. How to Pronounce Dyscalculia | 2026 Newsletter
January News: How I write on dyscalculia. How to pronounce it. Upcoming Dyscalculia Day Events. Hello, New Year greetings! This is your Discovering Dyscalculia monthly newsletter with the latest in dyscalculia awareness, education, and support. In this month’s issue: Writing on Substack means…
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Take the Stress Out of School Planning | August News
August News: Just 3 things this summer Monthly Dyscalculia Newsletter | August 2026 Hello Discovering Dyscalculia Community! This summer I’ve been at my desk a lot less and outside a lot more soaking up time with my girls before my oldest daughter heads off to college. It is a big shift coming up...
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Butterworth Interview, Georgia Tech Research, Substack Recommendation
Hello Everyone, November greetings to you. This newsletter contains the latest news in dyscalculia awareness, education, and supports. In this month’s issue: Interview with Brian Butterworth Georgia Tech Student Research Homeschooling a Child with Math Challenges Substack Recommendations The...
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Favorite Book, Driving, Parent Coaching, Vote for Students
In this month’s newsletter: School Supports that Stick Summit Butterworth's 2nd Edition of Dyscalculia: From Science to Education An Update on Driving with Dyscalculia Parents: What Do You Need Help With? Vote for Students Do You Like a Great Podcast? Thank You Note from a Reader School Supports...
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Back-to-School Supports, DysCalculator, Olympic Runner
Each month as I sit down to write this newsletter, I envision this community, all with your unique stories, brought together through the shared experience of either being dyscalculic or supporting someone who is. I am grateful to be on a similar journey with so many others who are passionate…
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New Audio Guide to Math Education for Dyscalculia
This summer I have been writing and recording a brand new resource, specifically for educators and parents. It is finally finished, and I am so excited to share it with you! This new resource is an Audio Guide to Math Education for Dyscalculia. It answers the most-frequently asked questions about...
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June Newsletter from Laura Jackson
This is a reading of my Discovering Dyscalculia monthly newsletter for June. Dyscalculia Calendar Post and PDF Download Summer Read, Discovering Dyscalculia Dyscalculia Headlines Podcast Dyscalculia Consulting Discovering Dyscalculia website Sign up for my Monthly Newsletter for dyscalculia...
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How Dyscalculia Impacts Music
U2’s drummer, Larry Mullen Jr., shared publicly about his recent dyscalculia diagnosis in The Times article last year. This news created quite the buzz in the dyscalculic community. It’s rare a celebrity shares openly about their personal experience with a learning disability, especially...
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Number Sense Game, Directional Sense, and a Common-but-Unhelpful Accommodation
An audio version of my recent newsletter where I discuss: Why Extra Time is Not a Helpful Accommodation, a Fun Math Game for Number Sense, and Trouble with Directional Sense. Laura's Monthly Dyscalculia Newsletter Most popular blog post - Trouble with Directional Sense The Book: Discovering...
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Impact of Closing the Department of Education
In this episode I share my thoughts about the impact the president's order to close the Department of Education will have on our students with physical, mental, or learning disabilities. Blog Post: Devastating Impact of Closing the Department of Education The blog post also includes two links for...
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School Supports, Graphic Novel, Accessible Numbers
In this monthly newsletter: School Supports for Dyscalculia Very Bad At Math by Hope Larson Accessible Numbers Podcast Explore Number-Sense this Summer Discovering Dyscalculia: One family's journey with a math disability https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/ Discovering Dyscalculia website Sign up...
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Trouble with Calendars and Planners
In this episode I share why calendars are difficult for dyscalculics. I also share a modified calendar my dyscalculic daughter designed to address some of the issues with traditional calendars. Purchase your own calendar for dyscalculia here. My daughter receives full proceeds for creating it....
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Dyscalculic Celebrity, Overwhelm Help, New Book
This episode is my January Newsletter read aloud so you can listen on the go. Sign up for my monthly newsletter for the latest on dyscalculia awareness, education, and support. Links mentioned: U2 Drummer Diagnosis Music and dyscalculia interview Overwhelm with Learning Disability Diagnosis Count...
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Reading of Chapter One | Signs and Symptoms of Dyscalculia
In this episode I sit down with you to read aloud Chapter 1 of my book, Discovering Dyscalculia. I tell the story of first learning about my daughter's math learning disability, and give personal examples of the signs and symptoms of dyscalculia. Read the back cover reviews by Professor Brian...
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Reading of Introduction | "Discovering Dyscalculia"
In this episode I sit down with you to read the Introduction to my book, Discovering Dyscalculia: one family's journey with a math disability. Download the Introduction and First Chapter for free at: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/book Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my monthly...
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What is Dyscalculia? | How do you say, "Dyscalculia?"
In this quick three-minute episode Laura M Jackson answers the questions, "What is dyscalculia?", "Is dyscalculia a type of math learning disability?", and "How do you say Dyscalculia?" Phonetic spelling: DIS - KAL - KYOO (or COO) - LEE - AH Emphasis on middle KYOO/COO (not CAL or AH) Dr. Brennan...
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The Dyscalculia Experience. What is it like?
Links mentioned in newsletter: October 2024 Newsletter Archive Dyscalculia Zine Art by Teen - blog post with pictures Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community Written for parents, educators, adults, and students. Discovering...
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New App, Dyscalculia Impacts History Class, and Resources for Dyscalculic Adults
In this Audio Newsletter I write about: History Class + Dyscalculia, Favorite Resources for Dyscalculic Adults, and DysCalculator App, and Number-Sense Support. Links from the newsletter: The Dyscalculia Network adults with dyscalculia page Math in Real Life video series for adults...
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Author Chat with Dr. Brennan Whitley
Dr. Brennan Whitley is author of the new children’s book The Dafoompah and Me: A Story for Children with Dyscalculia, a psychologist with an assessment practice in CA, and a dyscalculic adult. I know you will enjoy this interview! YouTube Video Interview Dr. Brennan's book and website:...
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Interview: Discovering Dyscalculia as an Adult
This is an interview with my friend who learned she was dyscalculic as an adult in her 30’s. She also raised two dyscalculic daughters. We talk about music and dyscalculia, how we all learn differently, strengths-based workplaces and schools, and how healing comes through understanding ourselves...
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Dyscalculia Day 5 | Supports Wrap Up
This is the final day in my email series for Dyscalculia Day, wrapping up this series on the importance of establishing a framework for three main areas of support for our students. Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community...
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Dyscalculia Day 4 | Education
This is Part 4 on a special Dyscalculia Day series on a specific framework for dyscalculia support with supports in Education. Links of resources mentioned in the episode. Free Parent Guide includes tips for getting started with supports for education. Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my...
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Dyscalculia Day 3 | The Team
This is Part 3 on a special Dyscalculia Day series on a specific framework for dyscalculia supports, all about your child’s “Team.” Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community Written for parents, educators, adults, and…
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Dyscalculia Day 2 | Your Child's Inner World
This is Part 2 on a special Dyscalculia Day series on a specific framework for dyscalculia support. Today is about your child's feelings and emotions about their learning disability. Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my FREE monthly newsletter: https://discoveringdyscalculia.com/community...
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Dyscalculia Day 1 | Framework for Supports
Dyscalculia Day is March 3. This is a recording of my Dyscalculia Day email series to parents. I share thoughts on a framework for dyscalculia supports. Today is the introduction and explanation of the diagram I’ll be discussing in this series. Part 1. Get updates on dyscalculia resources in my...
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Author Chat with Tanita Davis | Part 2
Tanita S. Davis is author of eight novels, including, Figure It Out, Henri Weldon, an engaging story about a 7th grade student who experiences a series of relatable challenges in middle school, including a math learning disability. In this interview we about the lack of awareness for dyscalculia,...
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Author Chat with Dyscalculic Novelist, Tanita Davis | Part 1
Tanita S. Davis is author of eight novels, including, Figure It Out, Henri Weldon, an engaging story about a 7th grade student who experiences a series of relatable challenges in middle school, including a math learning disability. In this interview we about the lack of awareness for dyscalculia,...
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Author Chat with Lucy Knisley | Part 2
This is Part 2 of my chat with Lucy Knisley, author, artist, and comic creator. We chat about Lucy's math challenges growing up, and her life as successful dyscalculic author and creative. Lucy's website: http://www.lucyknisley.com/ Watch interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cYknLEx6KZI Get...
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Author Chat with Dyscalculic Author & Artist, Lucy Knisley | Part 1
This is Part One of my chat with Lucy Knisley, author, artist, and comic creator. We chat about Lucy's math challenges growing up, and her life as successful dyscalculic author and creative. Lucy's website: http://www.lucyknisley.com/ Watch interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cYknLEx6KZI Get...
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Discovering Dyscalculia | The Podcast is a resource and support for those with a learning disability in math. Author, dyscalculia consultant, and parent Laura M. Jackson, shares engaging interviews, monthly newsletters, and her own personal journey of supporting a child with this little-known learning disability.
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