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Share your dyscalculia story

Share your dyscalculia story

Thursday 20 April 2023

Everyone with dyscalculia or maths learning difficulties has a unique story with the power to inspire change. We invite you to share yours.

By sharing, you can:

Help others in the community feel understood and supported.
Support the British Dyslexia Association in raising awareness.

Stories may be featured on our social media or materials. Please note responses may take a few weeks. All questions are optional; you can share as much or as little as you like. You can submit your story by form, video, or voice recording.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Can you tell us about your experience with maths and how difficulties with numbers have affected your everyday life (for example at school, work, or home)?

At what age or stage did you first notice challenges with maths, and what experiences or signs led you to suspect you might have dyscalculia or maths learning difficulties?

Have you had a formal diagnosis or assessment? If so, how did this change your understanding of yourself or the support you received?

What kinds of support, strategies, or adjustments have been helpful for you (such as teaching approaches, tools, technology, or workplace adjustments)?

Have you experienced misunderstandings or a lack of awareness from others about your maths difficulties? How did this affect you emotionally or practically?

Can you share a specific moment, breakthrough, or achievement that felt significant in your maths learning journey?

Upload your photo

Please upload a high-resolution headshot. Please do not crop or zoom in.

If you prefer to share your story via an audio or film clip, please upload it here.

If your file is too large to upload here, please contact media@bdadyslexia.org.uk

Without expectation of compensation or other remuneration, now or in the future, I consent to the British Dyslexia Association, its affiliates and agents, to use my story and/or image(s)/video(s) from me in its publications, advertising or other media activities (including the internet) to help promote the work they do. I understand that my words/picture/video may be published on their website/social media/e-newsletters and give permission to resize images or video that I have provided. This consent is given in perpetuity and does not require prior approval by me.

I confirm I would like to receive information about the work of the British Dyslexia Association, their campaigns, training and events, as well as ways I could get involved and provide support

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