Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability in mathematics.  It is a brain-based learning difference that is categorized as difficulty achieving in mathematics correspondent with chronological age, adequate instruction, and a lack of intellectual disability.  It is marked by difficulties with visualization (visual-spatial perception, processing, and discrimination), counting, pattern recognition, sequential memory, working memory for numbers, retrieval of learned facts and procedures, directional confusion, quantitative processing speed, kinesthetic sequences, and perception of time.

What is Dyscalculia?

• Informational video from the National Center for Learning Disabilities about the characteristics of dyscalculia.

Symptoms of Dyscalculia

• Informational video from Understood.org that explains the symptoms of dyscalculia.

7 Common Myths About Dyscalculia

• Understood.org shares seven common misconceptions about dyscalculia.

Supporting Your Child in Math

Twelve Steps To Increase Your Child’s Math Achievement And Make Math Fun

• This document provides several suggestions for how to work with children in mathematics at home.  It includes suggestions for fostering mathematical mindsets as well as suggestions to support problem solving.

Math Anxiety Is Real.  Here's How to Help Your Child Avoid It.

• Math anxiety is real for kids and adults.  But parents can help!  This article shares tips to helping your child avoid/overcome math anxiety.

This Is Why It's So Hard to Help with Your Kid's Math Homework

• This article shares the reasons that parents often get frustrated with their kids' math homework, and why kids may end up thinking they are not "math people."  It provides practical advice for parents to assist their child with math homework to develop mathematically minded students.

Figure This! - Family Corner

• This website provides suggestions for families to support math at home in a variety of ways.  It includes suggestions for helping with homework, math challenges that can be completed at home, and much more.  PDFs are available in English and Spanish.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.

What is Dyslexia? 

• Informational video about the characteristics of dyslexia.

Dyslexia in NC Schools

• Informational video detailing how dyslexia is addressed in North Carolina schools.  

Dyslexia Basics

• Do you think your child might have dyslexia?  This fact sheet provides a definition of dyslexia and other helpful facts, including ways to help your child. 

International Dyslexia Association Handbook - What Every Family Should Know

• The IDA Handbook provides information about dyslexia for parents and families of those with individuals with dyslexia.

Dyslexia Tool Kit from ECAC

• The Dyslexia Tool kit provides information about dyslexia and its characteristics, communicating with your child's school, special education, and helpful resources for guardians and families.

Supporting Your Child in Reading

Target the Problem

• Reading Rockets. org helps parents consider the difficulties their student may be having in reading and offers ways parents can help.

A Child Becomes a Reader

• Research-based ideas for parents to support a kindergarten to 3rd grade child who is learning to read.  

What Parents Can Do - Developing a Foundation for Reading

• Early good practices enrich learning and develop a foundation for later reading. Try these reading-readiness steps to engage your child.

Teach Your Monster to Read

• Free, fun-filled online game for supporting the development of early reading skills.  Free account for parents.

Dysgraphia

What is Dysgraphia?  What Should I Do If My Child Has it?

• Dysgraphia is defined and symptoms discussed in this article by WebMD

Understanding Dysgraphia

• This article provided by the International Dyslexia Association offers answers to many of the questions parents have concerning dysgraphia.

NC Vocational Rehabilitation - A Working Partnership

The NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has partnered with Union County Public Schools to assist students in making a successful transition from their school life to jobs and careers.

VR Counselors work primarily with high school seniors and second-semester juniors to provide them with vocational guidance and assist them with developing a career plan.

 The program is designed to assist individuals with physical, emotional, or educational limitations, i.e. students who receive extended time, separate testing, etc. - who require assistance to prepare for, locate, or maintain employment compatible with their interests, skills, and potential.

 If your child is eligible, we may be able to provide vocational guidance and assist with vocational training, job placement, and other services to help ensure a successful transition from school to job.

 Our assistance begins with a review of school records along with related medical or psychological information. If additional information is required, we will obtain it at no cost to you or your family.

Vocational Rehabilitation Referral Packet - English

Vocational Rehabilitation Referral Packet - Spanish