Press release: The root of dyscalculia found
23 March 2007
Scientists led by ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº 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.
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