Dyscalculia for EPs: All 3 Recordings
Recordings are 60 mins
is a nationally recognised expert in dyscalculia, known for her depth of knowledge and compassionate approach to supporting learners with specific learning difficulties. With extensive experience working directly with children and professionals, Amanda leads specialist training for school staff across England and chairs a national working group focused on reducing maths anxiety. Her work reflects a holistic understanding of the emotional and cognitive barriers that can affect mathematical learning, and she is dedicated to equipping professionals with practical strategies to make a lasting difference.
Session 1: The Theoretical Basis of Dyscalculia
In this session, Amanda covers the history of dyscalculia and research, how the UK definition has evolved, how this differs from the DSM-V and how dyscalculia impacts maths learning.
Session 2: Dyscalculia and Maths Anxiety
In this session, Amanda explores the similarities and differences between dyscalculia and maths anxiety, discusses how to reduce maths anxiety and explores strategies to support dyscalculic learners.
Session 3: Assessment and Diagnosis
In this session, Amanda explores the principles of assessing for dyscalculia, investigates the criteria for a dyscalculia diagnosis and look at the assessment tools currently available for EPs.
This session is open to qualified educational psychologists or those currently enrolled on an educational psychology training course. Attendees of the live session will receive a certificate of attendance; please note that certificates cannot be issued for recorded sessions due to the inability to verify engagement. Recordings are accessible for 30 days following purchase, allowing flexible access to high-quality, evidence-informed professional development.
Recordings are 60 mins
is a nationally recognised expert in dyscalculia, known for her depth of knowledge and compassionate approach to supporting learners with specific learning difficulties. With extensive experience working directly with children and professionals, Amanda leads specialist training for school staff across England and chairs a national working group focused on reducing maths anxiety. Her work reflects a holistic understanding of the emotional and cognitive barriers that can affect mathematical learning, and she is dedicated to equipping professionals with practical strategies to make a lasting difference.
Session 1: The Theoretical Basis of Dyscalculia
In this session, Amanda covers the history of dyscalculia and research, how the UK definition has evolved, how this differs from the DSM-V and how dyscalculia impacts maths learning.
Session 2: Dyscalculia and Maths Anxiety
In this session, Amanda explores the similarities and differences between dyscalculia and maths anxiety, discusses how to reduce maths anxiety and explores strategies to support dyscalculic learners.
Session 3: Assessment and Diagnosis
In this session, Amanda explores the principles of assessing for dyscalculia, investigates the criteria for a dyscalculia diagnosis and look at the assessment tools currently available for EPs.
This session is open to qualified educational psychologists or those currently enrolled on an educational psychology training course. Attendees of the live session will receive a certificate of attendance; please note that certificates cannot be issued for recorded sessions due to the inability to verify engagement. Recordings are accessible for 30 days following purchase, allowing flexible access to high-quality, evidence-informed professional development.
Recordings are 60 mins
is a nationally recognised expert in dyscalculia, known for her depth of knowledge and compassionate approach to supporting learners with specific learning difficulties. With extensive experience working directly with children and professionals, Amanda leads specialist training for school staff across England and chairs a national working group focused on reducing maths anxiety. Her work reflects a holistic understanding of the emotional and cognitive barriers that can affect mathematical learning, and she is dedicated to equipping professionals with practical strategies to make a lasting difference.
Session 1: The Theoretical Basis of Dyscalculia
In this session, Amanda covers the history of dyscalculia and research, how the UK definition has evolved, how this differs from the DSM-V and how dyscalculia impacts maths learning.
Session 2: Dyscalculia and Maths Anxiety
In this session, Amanda explores the similarities and differences between dyscalculia and maths anxiety, discusses how to reduce maths anxiety and explores strategies to support dyscalculic learners.
Session 3: Assessment and Diagnosis
In this session, Amanda explores the principles of assessing for dyscalculia, investigates the criteria for a dyscalculia diagnosis and look at the assessment tools currently available for EPs.
This session is open to qualified educational psychologists or those currently enrolled on an educational psychology training course. Attendees of the live session will receive a certificate of attendance; please note that certificates cannot be issued for recorded sessions due to the inability to verify engagement. Recordings are accessible for 30 days following purchase, allowing flexible access to high-quality, evidence-informed professional development.