About this episode

Dr. Wall discusses the concept of executive function and its implications for dyscalculia.

Dr. Wall discusses executive function: What is it, what can we do about it, what actually helps, and how does it impact dyscalculia? Honora summarizes a 2015 meta analysis article by Diamond & Ling.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Honora Wall

Topics covered

• executive function
• dyscalculia
• meta analysis
• cognitive skills
• education

Keywords

• executive function
• dyscalculia
• meta analysis
• cognitive development
• education

More episodes of What in the world is dyscalculia?

• Prediction and Dyscalculia Support · April 13, 2026 · 15 min
• How do you know if you have dyscalculia? · March 23, 2026 · 17 min
• Explore or Be Direct? · March 8, 2026 · 11 min
• Self-advocacy Pros and Cons · January 22, 2026 · 17 min
• 3 Reasons Why Calculators and Written Work Count · January 12, 2026 · 22 min
• Learning Math by Das & Janzen · January 5, 2026 · 22 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the What in the world is dyscalculia? podcast page.