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b'What is dyscalculia? If you\\u2019re wondering if your child has this often misunderstood math disability, this episode is for you. My guest is Laura Jackson, a mom, writer, and advocate who helps families struggling with dyscalculia move from confusion and overwhelm to understanding and connection. Laura\\u2019s passion is to provide advocacy, coaching, and encouragement for overwhelmed parents and discouraged children who feel alone in their journey with dyscalculia.\\nIn this conversation, Laura shares insights from her new book, Discovering Dyscalculia: One Family\\u2019s Journey with a Math Disability, which was inspired by her own family\\u2019s journey of getting her daughter\\u2019s diagnosis, how they navigated working with the school, and finding strategies that work for her beyond her education. Laura also shared many, many strategies and resources for parents who want to learn more about dyscalculia and the early signs that they can look out for if they suspect their child might be struggling with it.\\n\\nThings you\\u2019ll learn from this episode\\n\\nWhat the early signs of dyscalculia are that parents can look out for\\n\\nHow Laura navigated the journey of getting her daughter evaluated at school and what she did to help educate the special ed department about dyscalculia\\n\\nWhy some schools avoid suggesting an evaluation to parents but instead wait for parents to ask for their child to be evaluated\\n\\nLaura\\u2019s favorite researchers and resources on dyscalculia\\n\\nExamples of the adjustments Laura made at home to accommodate her daughter\\n\\n\\xa0\\nResources mentioned for discovering dyscalculia\\n\\nLaura Jackson\\u2019s website\\n\\n\\nDiscovering Dyscalculia: One Family\\u2019s Journey with a Math Disability by Laura Jackson\\n\\nLaura\\u2019s online class for parents: Your Dyscalculia Adventure\\n\\nDownload a free chapter of\\xa0Discovering Dyscalculia\\n\\nRonit Bird, Dyscalculia Specialist\\n\\nRonit Bird\\u2019s YouTube channel\\n\\nDr. Schreuder / Dyscalculia Services\\n\\nThe Dyscalculia Network\\n\\nSupport the showConnect with Tilt Parenting\\n Visit Tilt Parenting\\n Take the free 7-Day Challenge \\n Read a chapter of Differently Wired \\n Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram \\n \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'