Math mystery: How we discovered my daughter has dyscalculia

Math mystery: How we discovered my daughter has dyscalculia

March 17, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 8

About this episode

Laura Jackson shares her journey of discovering her daughter's dyscalculia and the strategies that helped her succeed in math.

Laura Jackson thought her daughter’s struggles with math were just a normal part of school — until tears, anxiety, and frustration revealed something more. After a long journey, Laura discovered her daughter has dyscalculia. So Laura worked closely with experts and used targeted strategies to support her learning. Today, her daughter is excelling in algebra and geometry, building confidence, and learning to become her own advocate.

More episodes of Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids podcast page.