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8+ [Hand Picked] Popular Books On Dyscalculia

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My Thirteenth Winter: A Memoir by Samantha Abeel

In this beautiful and chilling memoir, twenty-five-year-old Samantha Abeel describes her struggles with a math-related learning disability, and how it forced her to find inner strength and courage. Samantha Abeel couldn't tell time, remember her locker combination, or count out change at a checkout counter -- and she was in seventh grade. For a straight-A student like Saman In this beautiful and chilling memoir, twenty-five-year-old Samantha Abeel describes her struggles with a math-related learning disability, and how it forced her to find inner strength and courage. Samantha Abeel couldn't tell time, remember her locker combination, or count out change at a checkout counter -- and she was in seventh grade. For a straight-A student like Samantha, problems like these made no sense. She dreaded school, and began having anxiety attacks. In her thirteenth winter, she found the courage to confront her problems -- and was diagnosed with a learning disability. Slowly, Samantha's life began to change again. She discovered that she was stronger than she'd ever thought possible -- and that sometimes, when things look bleakest, hope is closer than you think.

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Revenge of the Killer Flamingos: A-D-H-D! Oh! Look! A mystery! by Patricia Burroughs

A-D-H-D! Oh! Look! A Mystery! Meet MJ O'Malley. She’s impulsive, easily distractible, and even more easily bored. But when a hot lawyer hires her to create a flash mob and people start dropping dead--by flamingo?--well, murder in Pisgah Cove, North Carolina is the brightest, shiniest object to capture her attention ever! But can she actually solve the crime before she beco A-D-H-D! Oh! Look! A Mystery! Meet MJ O'Malley. She’s impulsive, easily distractible, and even more easily bored. But when a hot lawyer hires her to create a flash mob and people start dropping dead--by flamingo?--well, murder in Pisgah Cove, North Carolina is the brightest, shiniest object to capture her attention ever! But can she actually solve the crime before she becomes the final victim? Hop aboard for the zany romp and stick around for deadly murder. With the help of Miss Taz, her Chihuahua guard dog, Fluffy the feral attack cat, a reluctant lawyer as sidekick, and her fierce intellect? [Yes, I said fierce intellect.] [Yes. Really.] [Don’t diss the dys-brain, dude.] [Where were we?] {Oh, right!]

With the help of Miss Taz, Fluffy, Ben, and her fierce intellect, MJ’s got this case covered.

Because MJ has finally found her place in life.

Meet MJ O’Malley.

She solves murders.

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Published April 23rd 2019 by Patricia Burroughs Author (first published December 11th 2018)
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Madison Lessard
Jan 02, 2019 rated it really liked it
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I received a free digital copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

“You know what’s annoying? When a brain that wants to skip around from idea to idea without pause or direction, that refuses to even think about venues without shutting down, when that brain sits down on the one thing I don’t want to think about and won’t let go.” - Patricia Burroughs, Revenge of the Killer Flamingos

Don't diss the dys-brain!

I didn’t know a story about murder could be so fun! I’ll start wit
Gloriamarie
Where to begin? Burroughs has, I believed done something brand new in a novel. While I haven't done the research, I suspect that this is the first time an author has crafted a heroine with dyscalculia. Briefly defined, it means a person can't do math, as do all learning disabilities it affects one's life more broadly than that. Because I also have dyscalculia, I know how it can make one feel. MJ also has ADHD which I don't have. The author includes a note at the end where she speaks candidly of
Patricia Burroughs
This is only the second time I have given a rating to a book I wrote. The first one was my first book, my first baby, when I listed it on Goodreads I gave it out of affection and pride because it had been a turning point in my life.

Revenge of the Killer Flamingos is also a turning point in my life, and a very personal one, at that. As an #ownvoices book, books about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group, it reveals a bit of the inner workings of my brain. As someone
Toni
Feb 10, 2019 rated it really liked it
Revenge of the Killer Flamingos, told in first person from only the main character MJ’s point of view, reflects dys-brain well. What seems all over the map at first glance is really a tightly drawn classic murder mystery that allows the reader to solve the case along with the detective. The humor is occasionally laugh-out-loud, with lots of intermittent giggles. The entire book is slightly crazy, but oh so perfect. While first person can be limiting – you only ever know what one character is thi
Marissa
Jan 03, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Kindle Copy for Review from Net Galley

I received a free, advance copy of this book and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

Who knew that flamingos can be deadly?

MJ is easily distracted and impulsive due to boredom. But soon she will find herself hired by an attractive lawyer who hires to create a flash mob. Only problem people are starting to die by flamingos in small town North Carolina.

Will she be able to find the real murderer before she is the next victim? Meet up with this new crime s
Valerie
Jan 08, 2019 rated it really liked it
I found this to be a unusual cozy mystery. It's main character is all over the place, likeable and fun. She solves the mystery in an unusual way. It was enjoyable ride. #Revenge of the Killer Flamingos #NetGalley.
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The Mathematical Brain by Brian Butterworth

Synopsis The concept of numbers and the ability to recognize and process them is innate, part of everyone's intellectual apparatus whether they've had formal education or not. This "number instinct" is not dependent on basic intelligence or general knowledge, a fact which has implications for neuroscience and poses the question: why did man evolve with such specialized neur Synopsis The concept of numbers and the ability to recognize and process them is innate, part of everyone's intellectual apparatus whether they've had formal education or not. This "number instinct" is not dependent on basic intelligence or general knowledge, a fact which has implications for neuroscience and poses the question: why did man evolve with such specialized neural apparatus. It has been that the social development of humans has been crucially affected by language, yet numbers have also been critical in the advancement of human culture. Every child goes through a stage of learning to count using their ten fingers, much as early Homo Sapiens must have done. If number learning is a natural and universal function of the brain, why do so many suffer from dyscalculia? This text, containing theories and anecdote, is an investigation into the bizarre world of numbers. It examines the role of education, good or bad, in the development of mathematical disorders.

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The Absolute Value of Mike by Kathryn Erskine

Mike tries so hard to please his father, but the only language his dad seems to speak is calculus. And for a boy with a math learning disability, nothing could be more difficult. When his dad sends him to live with distant relatives in rural Pennsylvania for the summer to work on an engineering project, Mike figures this is his big chance to buckle down and prove himself. Mike tries so hard to please his father, but the only language his dad seems to speak is calculus. And for a boy with a math learning disability, nothing could be more difficult. When his dad sends him to live with distant relatives in rural Pennsylvania for the summer to work on an engineering project, Mike figures this is his big chance to buckle down and prove himself. But when he gets there, nothing is what he thought it would be. The project has nothing at all to do with engineering, and he finds himself working alongside his wacky eighty-something- year-old aunt, a homeless man, and a punk rock girl as part of a town-wide project to adopt a boy from Romania. Mike may not learn anything about engineering, but what he does learn is far more valuable.

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It Just Doesn't Add Up: Explaining Dyscalculia and Overcoming Number Problems for Children and Adults by Paul Moorcraft

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. For anyone worried about their numeracy (and the book also deals with often related conditions 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. For anyone worried about their numeracy (and the book also deals with often related conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit disorders), 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.

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Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco

The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age. Patricia Polacco is now one of America's most loved children's book creators, but once upon a time, she was a little girl named Trisha starting school. Trisha could paint and draw beautifully, but when she looked at wor The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age. Patricia Polacco is now one of America's most loved children's book creators, but once upon a time, she was a little girl named Trisha starting school. Trisha could paint and draw beautifully, but when she looked at words on a page, all she could see was jumble. It took a very special teacher to recognize little Trisha's dyslexia: Mr. Falker, who encouraged her to overcome her reading disability. Patricia Polacco will never forget him, and neither will we.This inspiring story is available in a deluxe slipcased edition, complete with a personal letter to readers from Patricia Polacco herself. Thank You, Mr. Falker will make a beautiful gift for the special child who needs encouragement or any special teacher who has made a difference in the child's life.

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Mathematics for Dyslexics by Stephen J. Chinn (Editor) , Richard E. Ashcroft (Editor)

Mathematics for Dyslexics: Including Dyscalculia, 3rd Edition discusses the factors that contribute to the potential difficulties many dyslexic learners may have with mathematics, and suggests ways of addressing these difficulties. The first chapters consider the theoretical background. The later chapters look at practical methods, which may help dyslexic learners. The boo Mathematics for Dyslexics: Including Dyscalculia, 3rd Edition discusses the factors that contribute to the potential difficulties many dyslexic learners may have with mathematics, and suggests ways of addressing these difficulties. The first chapters consider the theoretical background. The later chapters look at practical methods, which may help dyslexic learners. The book is designed to be comprehensive and to help teachers, support assistants, and parents understand the learner and to learn a range of skills and thus develop confidence and competence in working with dyslexic pupils.

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The Dyscalculia Toolkit: Supporting Learning Difficulties in Maths (Book & CD-Rom) by Ronit Bird

Ideal for students who struggle with mathematics, this collection of 200 teaching activities and 40 games covers basic calculations, place value, multiplication, and division, with reproducibles on a CD-ROM. Based on the author's experience in working with learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia, the recommended strategies are equally suitable for all students a Ideal for students who struggle with mathematics, this collection of 200 teaching activities and 40 games covers basic calculations, place value, multiplication, and division, with reproducibles on a CD-ROM. Based on the author's experience in working with learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia, the recommended strategies are equally suitable for all students aged 7 to 14.

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