Brian Butterworth is Emeritus Professor of cognitive neuropsychology at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, UK.

• Preface Chapter 1: What is dyscalculia? It’s not just being bad at maths Chapter 2: Number sense: our intuitive understanding of numbers Chapter 3: The arithmetic starter kit Chapter 4: Core deficit in the number module: the cognitive cause of dyscalculia Chapter 5: Development of arithmetic depends on domain-specific numerical competences Chapter 6: The dyscalculic brain Chapter 7: Heritability and the effects of brain damage on numerical abilities Chapter 8: Society, school, and home Chapter 9: Assessment: how to identify dyscalculic learners Chapter 10: Intervention for dyscalculic learners Chapter 11: Policy: what to do about dyscalculia locally and nationally

"Brian Butterworth has been a leading researcher in the field of dyscalculia for a number of years... Butterworth’s book contains a great deal of useful explanation of the different types of number sense which would be essential for anyone considering assessing for dyscalculia." - Janet Desmet MDG, Dyslexia Review"This book answers the question ‘Why?’, gives structure to ‘How do I help?’ and keeps the dyscalculic individual centre stage! Highly recommended." - June Boschen, nasen Connect"Butterworth wishes to see more training of professionals in this field, including educational psychologists. This would be a useful textbook for this purpose. Recommended for: specialist teachers and educational psychologists to expand knowledge of this topic." - John Wilkins, Educational Psychology in Practice

Brian Butterworth is Emeritus Professor of cognitive neuropsychology at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, UK.

• Preface Chapter 1: What is dyscalculia? It’s not just being bad at maths Chapter 2: Number sense: our intuitive understanding of numbers Chapter 3: The arithmetic starter kit Chapter 4: Core deficit in the number module: the cognitive cause of dyscalculia Chapter 5: Development of arithmetic depends on domain-specific numerical competences Chapter 6: The dyscalculic brain Chapter 7: Heritability and the effects of brain damage on numerical abilities Chapter 8: Society, school, and home Chapter 9: Assessment: how to identify dyscalculic learners Chapter 10: Intervention for dyscalculic learners Chapter 11: Policy: what to do about dyscalculia locally and nationally

"Brian Butterworth has been a leading researcher in the field of dyscalculia for a number of years... Butterworth’s book contains a great deal of useful explanation of the different types of number sense which would be essential for anyone considering assessing for dyscalculia." - Janet Desmet MDG, Dyslexia Review"This book answers the question ‘Why?’, gives structure to ‘How do I help?’ and keeps the dyscalculic individual centre stage! Highly recommended." - June Boschen, nasen Connect"Butterworth wishes to see more training of professionals in this field, including educational psychologists. This would be a useful textbook for this purpose. Recommended for: specialist teachers and educational psychologists to expand knowledge of this topic." - John Wilkins, Educational Psychology in Practice

Brian Butterworth is Emeritus Professor of cognitive neuropsychology at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, UK.

• Preface Chapter 1: What is dyscalculia? It’s not just being bad at maths Chapter 2: Number sense: our intuitive understanding of numbers Chapter 3: The arithmetic starter kit Chapter 4: Core deficit in the number module: the cognitive cause of dyscalculia Chapter 5: Development of arithmetic depends on domain-specific numerical competences Chapter 6: The dyscalculic brain Chapter 7: Heritability and the effects of brain damage on numerical abilities Chapter 8: Society, school, and home Chapter 9: Assessment: how to identify dyscalculic learners Chapter 10: Intervention for dyscalculic learners Chapter 11: Policy: what to do about dyscalculia locally and nationally

"Brian Butterworth has been a leading researcher in the field of dyscalculia for a number of years... Butterworth’s book contains a great deal of useful explanation of the different types of number sense which would be essential for anyone considering assessing for dyscalculia." - Janet Desmet MDG, Dyslexia Review"This book answers the question ‘Why?’, gives structure to ‘How do I help?’ and keeps the dyscalculic individual centre stage! Highly recommended." - June Boschen, nasen Connect"Butterworth wishes to see more training of professionals in this field, including educational psychologists. This would be a useful textbook for this purpose. Recommended for: specialist teachers and educational psychologists to expand knowledge of this topic." - John Wilkins, Educational Psychology in Practice