Press release: The root of dyscalculia found
23 March 2007
Scientists led by UCL have induced dyscalculia in subjects without the maths learning difficulty for the first time.
Dyscalculia is just as prevalent in the population as dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - around 5% of the population is affected. However, dyscalculia has not been given the same attention as other disorders and the underlying brain dysfunction causing dyscalculia is still a mystery. It is hoped that this study will provide a better understanding of the condition and lead to better diagnosis and treatment.
Read the full press release here.