![]() ![]() More specifically, dyslexia and dyscalculia are both types of specific learning difficulties (albeit both lead to different difficulties).Dyslexia and dyscalculia are both referred to as ‘brain-based differences’.In the UK population, there are people with dyslexia and there are people with dyscalculia (albeit the statistics of prevalence are different for each difference).There are also similarities between dyslexia and dyscalculia which are outlined below: ![]() This is due to different strengths associated with each difference.Īre There Any Similarities Between Dyslexia and Dyscalculia? The ‘good jobs’ for people with dyslexia are different from those for people with dyscalculia.Dyslexia is more common (10%) in the UK population than dyscalculia (5%).In contrast, people with dyscalculia could experience difficulties with time, in relation to difficulties with reading analogue clocks and keeping track of time. People with dyslexia could experience difficulties with time, in the context of time management.Dyslexia affects reading/writing whereas dyscalculia affects mathematics.There are some main differences between dyslexia and dyscalculia, as indicated within the introduction, that will be outlined below: What Are the Main Differences Between Dyslexia and Dyscalculia? There will also be links to dyscalculia and dyslexia quizzes if you are questioning if you could have these traits. This article will discuss the main similarities, differences and comorbidity. About 5% and 10% of the UK population have dyscalculia and dyslexia (respectively). Dyscalculia and dyslexia are specific learning difficulties, affecting reading/writing (dyslexia) or mathematics (dyscalculia).
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