Butterworth – an FAQ on Dyscalculia

In the story below, Professor Brian Butterworth is quoted (from the Indpendent) on the differences betweenDyslexia and Dyscalculia. It seems, from this link, however, that the story may not have had space to explain Butterworth properly. Here’s his own Frequently Asked Question:
How do I recognise a child who has dyscalculia? What are the symptoms [...]

Brian Butterworth may have his numbers wrong

Many stories about Professor Brian Butterworth saying “more number blindness than word blindness. The Independent story by Steve Connor quoted research which found that between 3 and 6 per cent of children suffer from dyscalculia – the mathematical equivalent of dyslexia – compared to between 2.5 and 4.3 per cent of children who suffer [...]