Dyscalculia

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Dyscalculia means difficulty in learning arithmetic, such as difficulty in understanding numbers, and learning math facts!  This is a disability similar to dyslexia.  But, it is less common and only exists between 3 and 6% of the population, in addition a quarter of children with dyscalculia have ADHD.

Dyscalculia comes from Greek and Latin which literally means "counting badly".  This disorder might seem quite silly and an excuse to have a bad Math grade, but it is a real disorder with many problems that come with it.  For instance, one with dyscalculia can have difficult reading analog clocks, difficulty stating which of two numbers is larger, problems with differentiating between left and right, as well as an inability to concentrate on mentally intensive tasks.

Though people with Dyscalculia have a more difficult time with math, there are treatments to help remediate it.  For instance, forms of educational therapy as well as direct stimulation have been proved to demonstrate selective improvement in results.

Personally, I think that Dyscalculia is a disorder that many people are unaware of, and that there's a possibility that I could have it too! Especially when it comes to Math Analysis...