Academic Tutoring in NYC for Students with Dyscalculia

For over two decades, CATES Tutoring proudly stood as NYC’s leader in one-to-one, in-person, and virtual academic tutoring. We believe that every student in Manhattan deserves and equal opportunity to learn and enjoy school. But untreated or unidentified learning impairments can lead to heightened levels of anxiety, lower grades and test scores, a negative self-image, and testing anxiety. To meet the growing needs of LD students in Manhattan, CATES Tutoring offers customized, in-office, and online tutoring packages.

What is Dyscalculia?

Dyscalculia – sometimes called “math dyslexia” or “number dyslexia” – is a learning disability that impairs a student’s ability to process and understand mathematical concepts. While most dyscalculia is developmental, older students can receive a diagnosis for acquired dyscalculia, resulting from a serious brain injury. Some common signs of dyscalculia include:

• Impaired mathematical reasoning
• Difficulty understanding or recalling math-related vocabulary and numerical symbols
• Trouble counting, sorting, and organizing
• Difficulty with number sense
• Impaired application of quantitative concepts such as estimation or comparison

Dyscalculia can exist exclusively, but may also manifest along with other learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD. While there are no current medications that treat dyscalculia, evidence-based LD techniques can help students succeed in math class. Multisensory instruction can support students with dyscalculia to better understand math concepts in Algebra, Arithmetic, and Geometry.

How Can Academic Tutoring Help NYC Students with Dyscalculia?

The test-taking techniques and strategies taught in CATES private tutoring programs inspire LD students to overcome learning roadblock, earn higher test scores, and gain admissions to competitive colleges and universities.

When enrolling with CATES Tutoring, our specially-trained LD educators conduct a diagnostic educational evaluation assessing a student’s academic and intellectual potential. Once completing the evaluation, a CATES LD expert will launch a holistic, data-driven approach by building on a student’s abilities and strengths while focusing on improving disabilities and weaknesses. We believe that repeated reinforcement and specific practice of straightforward ideas can make understanding complex concepts easier.

Since numbers are the basis of math, students who struggle to comprehend or compare numbers can feel overwhelmed to grasp new material quickly. As graduates of the country’s top special education and teacher training programs, the LD specialists at CATES Tutoring can help your student:

• Complete manageable amounts of work
• Visualize complex math problems
• Use visual and auditory examples
• Avoid memory overload and reduce processing demands
• Use real-life situations that make problems functional and applicable
• Build content retention
• Improve confidence levels and reduce anxiety
• Use assistive technology such as tape recorders or calculators

More importantly, our CATES LD specialists can help NYC students receive appropriate learning accommodations. All students must receive equal access to facilities, programs, and activities on campus, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

NYC Academic Support for Greenwich Village-Based Students

Once considered Manhattan’s bohemian capital, Greenwich village is now home to a wonderful mix of families, singles, seniors, and professionals. Not to be confused with the “East Village” or “West Village,” both residents and tourists adore the communal culture in this NYC neighborhood. On the weekends, especially during warm weather, there’s almost always a consistent level of foot traffic moving throughout this NYC neighborhood. Nearby Greenwich Village sits in a great location that allows for easy access around Union Square and Midtown, as well as other nearby downtown neighborhoods like Soho. Visitors will fall in love with the iconic Washington Square Park, as they enjoy friendly chess games, performance art, and live music.

When NYC students with LD take high-stakes tests, they deserve the same opportunities as other students. With extensive experience in supporting students with learning disabilities such as ADHD, Surface Dyslexia, Rapid Automatic Naming Dyslexia, and Double Deficit Dyslexia, the CATES LD team will help NYC students earn better grades and transform into confident, life-long learners. Whether students benefit from in-person sessions or online tutoring, CATES can meet your student’s needs regardless of his or her learning differences. Dial (212) 252-2195 today to schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with the LD specialists at CATES Tutoring.