Interdependencies Among Mathematics, Reading and Spelling Skills in Young Elementary School ChildrenSummary: The present study investigated the issue whether deficiencies in mathematics and reading/spelling are isolated phenomena, that is, only rarely co-...
Methods of Diagnostic Testing to Assess Skills in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic: A Critical Survey.Summary:Objectives: The diagnosis of a specific developmental disorder of reading, writing and arithmetic can be made based upon individually applied ...
Much Ado about Learning Disabilities. How to Keep a Debate Going.Abstract. Learning disabilities (LD) are typically defined in a categorical classification system. Shortcomings of such a model are discussed first. Afterwards, cognitive processes ...
German version of the math anxiety questionnaire (FRA) for 6- to 9-year-old childrenSummary: Math anxiety is a relatively frequent phenomenon and often related to dyscalculia. Thus, a standardised instrument to detect math anxiety as early as possible ...
Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dyscalculiaChildren with dyscalculia show deficits in basic numerical processing which cause difficulties in the acquisition of mathematical skills. This article provides an overview of current research findings ...
Specific learning disabilities – from DSM-IV to DSM-5The publication of the DSM-5 means changes in the classification and recommendations for diagnosis of specific learning disabilities. Dyslexia and dyscalculia have been reintroduced into the DSM. Three ...
The comorbidity of learning difficulties and ADHD symptoms in primary-school-age childrenChildren having difficulties in acquiring early literacy and mathematical skills often show an increased rate of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This ...
Differential diagnosis of primary and secondary mathematical learning disability – indications from the dyscalculia test Basis-Math 4–8 Abstract. Studies in children with AD(H)D without mathematical learning ...
Abstract.Objective: Deficits in basic numerical skills, calculation, and working memory have been found in children with developmental dyscalculia (DD) as well as children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity ...
Extended abstractNeurocognitive Foundations of Typical and Atypical Number DevelopmentBackground: The acquisition of basic mathematical abilities represents an essential component of leading a successful and healthy life in modern societies. While the ...
Zusammenfassung: Laut den beiden großen internationalen Klassifikationssystemen psychischer Störungen, ICD-10 und DSM-IV-TR, muss zur Diagnose einer Dyskalkulie oder Legasthenie u. a. eine Diskrepanz zwischen der auf Grund allgemeiner kognitiver Leistung ...
Extended abstractChildren with Developmental Dyscalculia Focus Spontaneously Less on NumerositiesChildren differ in how much they spontaneously pay attention to quantitative aspects in their surroundings. The tendency to Spontaneously Focus On ...
Mental Health Problems in Specific Developmental Disorders: Are there Differences between Dyslexia and Dyscalculia?Background: This study investigated psychopathology in children with specific developmental disorders by comparing children with dyslexia, ...
Gender Differences in Reading, Writing, and CalculationBackground: Cognitive gender differences and their origins are a hotly debated subject. Strict nature-nurture dichotomies concerning causal roles of gender differences are not useful for their ...
Long-term Course of Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Expressive Language Disorder: A 30-month Follow-up StudyBackgrounds: The study focuses on the short-term course of specific developmental disorders in a community sample. It investigates the prognoses of ...
Prevalence of Poor Learners and Children with Learning Disorders: Investigating the Role of Diagnostic CriteriaBackground & Aims: In primary schools learning difficulties often occur in spite of an unimpaired intellectual ability. Experts differ ...
Laut ICD-10 und DSM-IV-TR muss für die Diagnose einer Dyskalkulie eine Diskrepanz zwischen der allgemeinen kognitiven Leistungsfähigkeit und der tatsächlichen oder vorhergesagten Leistung in einem Mathematiktest vorliegen. Diese Definition impliziert, ...
Short and Long-Term Effects of Quantity-Number Training with First Grade At-Risk ChildrenBackground: Early deficits in quantity-number competencies (QNC) are closely related to subsequent problems in mathematical school achievement. As demonstrated by ...
Numeracy and Finger Gnosis in Primary School Children: Is there a Relationship?Abstract.Background: Children often automatically use their fingers to help them counting and calculating. The use of fingers allows solving math problems by counting, ...
Online-based assessment of mathematical competencies: Possibilities and limitationsAbstract. In this paper on computer- or online-based assessments of mathematical competencies, we discuss criteria that must be satisfied ...