About the authorI︣ntroduction: why did I write this book?W︣hat is dyscalculia?W︣hat are the key symptoms?R︣elated and similar disabilitiesT︣esting for dyscalculiaT︣eaching dyscalculicsF︣or parents of dyscalculicsF︣or adult dyscalculics"︣Hey, you're talking about me!"L︣et the people speakC︣oping mechanismsC︣onclusions: making it all add up.

This is the very first book to explain dyscalculia - maths disabilities - by an acute dyscalculic. Perhaps up to five per cent of the population in the US and UK suffer from the condition. Because it is written by a dyscalculic, this book reaches to the very heart of the subject. This book describes what dyscalculia is, what it does, and how to cope and then overcome the disability. For anyone worried about their numeracy this could be a life-saver. Dr Moorcraft minted the campaign slogan: 'Just because you can't count doesn't mean you don't count'. This often humorous book will help your pupils, your children or yourselves to count properly in school, in your careers and throughout your social life. Table of contents: * Introduction: Why did I write this book? * Chapter 1: What is dyscalculia? * Chapter 2: What are the key symptoms? * Chapter 3: Related and similar disabilities * Chapter 4: Testing for dyscalculia * Chapter 5: Teaching dyscalculia * Chapter 6: For parents of dyscalculics * Chapter 7: For adult dyscalculics * Chapter 8: 'Hey, you're talking about me!' * Chapter 9: Let the people speak * Chapter 10: Coping mechanisms * Conclusion: Making it all add up * Appendices (Useful websites. Teaching tips. 50 symptoms of dyscalculia in children and adults. Glossary of terms and abbreviations).