Alice Earnshaw Dyscalculia Support

Does your child use their fingers for maths?

Episode 8 of Safety in Numbers is now out! It explores why some children persist in using their fingers and what you might do about it.

Watch now on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky9-bvbVmeo

Or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SDeb4ztxtS32IjKGmK0ub

Or Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/should-my-child-still-use-their-fingers-for-maths/id1892435969?i=1000783557960

Podcast companion guides are accessed here: https://learn.aedds.co.uk/cgsu

So, what might you do when you are worried about your child's maths?

You have many options open to you, which include speaking with your child, working on it at home, talking wtih school and diagnostic assessment. There is no need to rush into any of these options.

In this week's episode of Safety in Numbers I outline what you might do when you are worried about your child's maths. Join me on:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFzfbTHH9fw

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UM53Nat2nMddsg7tTQdxJ

Or Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-youre-worried-about-your-childs-maths/id1892435969?i=1000781158256

Podcast companion guides are accessed here: https://learn.aedds.co.uk/cgsu

THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF MATHS DIFFICULTIES

When your child finds maths difficult, feelings of not being good enough can so often tip into other areas of their life.

The emotional toll of feeling inadequate in maths is explored in this week's episode of Safety in Numbers.

You can access the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFzfbTHH9fw

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UM53Nat2nMddsg7tTQdxJ

Or Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-youre-worried-about-your-childs-maths/id1892435969?i=1000781158256

Podcast companion guides are accessed here: https://learn.aedds.co.uk/cgsu

Do you see your child putting so much effort into learning maths for it not to make the difference you think it should?

If this is one of your worries about your child's maths, listen to this week's full episode of Saftey in Numbers - the podcast for parents of children with dyscalculia and maths difficulties. I explore this and other worries.

You can access the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFzfbTHH9fw

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UM53Nat2nMddsg7tTQdxJ

Or Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-youre-worried-about-your-childs-maths/id1892435969?i=1000781158256

Podcast companion guides are accessed here: https://learn.aedds.co.uk/cgsu

"Why hasn't the teacher noticed anything?"
"Is there really a problem if the teacher says no?"

These are two questions that parents often ask me. In this week's episode of Safety in Numbers, I answer these questions, and more, about what you might consider when you are worried about your child's maths.

You can access the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFzfbTHH9fw

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UM53Nat2nMddsg7tTQdxJ

Or Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-youre-worried-about-your-childs-maths/id1892435969?i=1000781158256

Podcast companion guides are accessed here: https://learn.aedds.co.uk/cgsu

Are you a "pushy parent"? Are you worried you may be seen as a "pushy parent"? Don't be worried - here's why.

If you want to hear more about how to navigate your child's maths difficulties with school, this week's Safety in Numbers podcast episode explores this issue.

You can access the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFzfbTHH9fw

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UM53Nat2nMddsg7tTQdxJ

Or Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-youre-worried-about-your-childs-maths/id1892435969?i=1000781158256

Why might you want your child to be assessed?

That is one of the questions I address in this week's episode of Safety in Numbers.

It can be confusing or worrying knowing what to do when you notice your child's difficulties in maths. Listen to the podcast for answers to more questions you may be asking yourself.

You can access the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFzfbTHH9fw

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UM53Nat2nMddsg7tTQdxJ

Or Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-youre-worried-about-your-childs-maths/id1892435969?i=1000781158256

Does your child learn something one day and then forget it the next?

In this week's podcast I explore the most common signs of maths difficulties that parents notice and consider what you might do.

You can access the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFzfbTHH9fw

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UM53Nat2nMddsg7tTQdxJ

Or Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-youre-worried-about-your-childs-maths/id1892435969?i=1000781158256

What are the signs to look out for when you're worried about your child's maths?

In this week's podcast I offer four specific things to look out for. The first is that the difficulties are persistent.

If you'd like to know more, you can listen to the episode here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFzfbTHH9fw

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UM53Nat2nMddsg7tTQdxJ

Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-do-when-youre-worried-about-your-childs-maths/id1892435969?i=1000781158256

Podcast companion guides are accessed here: https://learn.aedds.co.uk/cgsu

To wait or not to wait?

That is a question that parents often find themselves asking. This week's podcast explores what parents might do if they are feeling worried about their children's maths progress: how long do you wait until you seek further support or decide it is ok afterall? What do you do in the meantime?

You can access the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFzfbTHH9fw

Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yZsu2M9tEmS4cCflxk3fM

Or Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-place-value-is-confusing-for-some-children/id1892435969?i=1000779493016

Podcast companion guides are accessed here: https://learn.aedds.co.uk/cgsu