Book details

  • Genre:education
  • Sub-genre:Inclusive Education
  • Language:English
  • Pages:32
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798989812202

Clever Girl Meets Dyscalculia

By Kelly VanZant

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Overview

Kelly is a neurodivergent learner. After struggling with math her mom takes her to see a special doctor. The doctor diagnosis Kelly with dyscalculia. Kelly, and her teachers at school create math accommodations that help Kelly to receive the math lessons in a format that Kelly can understand. This book encourages those who learn different to reach out for help, and that they are not alone.
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Description

Kelly is a neurodivergent learner. After struggling with math her mom takes her to see a special doctor. The doctor diagnoses Kelly with dyscalculia. Kelly, and her teachers at school create math accommodations that help Kelly to receive the math lessons in a format that Kelly can understand. This book encourages those who learn different to reach out for help, and that they are not alone.
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About The Author

From entering the school system, Kelly and her teachers noticed that she was having a hard time with the lessons. At the age of 9, Kelly went with her mom to a specialized doctor who diagnosed her with specific learning disabilities. Kelly worked with teachers and her the school program leaders to fill the gap on how she learns and how the curriculum was typically taught. These efforts of working together created equity in her access to the Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) which is a protected right under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Today, Kelly shares her learning experiences with others so they too can find the help they need.
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