testing in the uk

[cath]

Hi
I had never heard of Dyscalculia (any one tell me how to pronounce this?...is it...dis cal cu lea ?) untill I started researching for something else. I can't beleive there is actually a name for what I have struggled with all my life hey I'm not thick after all ;D

Can anyone tell me if there is any recognition in the uk for this? and is there any testing available and what the cost would be ?
thankyou
cath

[ellyodd]

Hi Cath!

Welcome. It's so weird when you find out about not being alone with this, right? A good kind of weird, though

The UK is more up to date about dyscalculia than any other country (the states are about the same). But it is still unheard of, most places. I have no names of people testing, but I can give you links and emails to organizations I think maybe have an answer for you (if they don't, don't hesitate to ask me again, then I'll try to find other places).

You can try this first; (taken from www.mencap.org.uk/html/information/info_and_advice2.htm)

Learning Disability Helpline

If you need help or advice on anything to do with learning disability - everything from benefits and housing options to local services - contact the Learning Disability Helpline.

You can call free on 0808 808 1111; email: [e-mail]; fax: [phone]; Minicom: 0808 808 8181 or post: Learning Disability Helpline, 123 Golden Lane, London EC1Y ORT. Please note this service is available in England only.

You can contact us 24 hours a day. If an adviser isn't there to take your call, you can leave a message and we'll get back to you. All enquiries are handled in strict confidence.

This website also contains information that you may find useful. Please see the links in the box marked 'Get information'. www.learningdisabilitiesuk.org.uk/

Others;

The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/
[e-mail]

British Institute of Learning Disabilities
www.bild.org.uk/
[e-mail]

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When you find someone, be sure to read this first; ncld.org/livingwithld/doihaveld_questions.cfm

Also, read this
www.dyscalculia.me.uk/Assessment.htm

If you have any questions, just ask

[ellyodd]

Oh, and I have absolutely no idea what it will cost, and yeah, "dis cal cu lea" sounds just about right

It's hard to write how to pronounce it... I guess I say discalculia, but I don't know what others say. No one will beat you up if you say it in another way than they do, because I don't think anyone has THE answer

Tomato, tomato

[Lucere]

Welcome, Cath! I lurk around here on and off -- I've been off for a few days.

Lucere
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