Advanced Math and Dyscalculia

Question

Hello mathematicians of reddit

I am currently working on my bachelors in biochemistry and am currently taking linear analysis and will be taking calculus 4 next term.

To say it's been a struggle is an understatement, especially considering I suffer from a pretty hefty case of dyscalculia.

I'm hoping someone in here who practices more advanced mathematics who also suffers from this has come up with any methods to help keep things straight without having to essentially do the problem a million times to make sure I've kept things straight.

I try color coding, but since there's way more functions and, well, numbers than there are colors, this falls short. Plus it only helps so much with the immediate visual confusion that comes with reading the problems.

I realize linear algebra is probably not what this community would consider "advanced" but it is for me and I wanted to give an idea of what level I'm working at.

I appreciate any and all recommendations, just don't tell me I'm hopeless because I already so often feel that way.

Answer 1

You need to talk to a specialized therapist and find out what works for you. For me, I have to speak to myself constantly, so that I don’t lose track.

Answer 2

What is dyscalculia? I've never heard of that.

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Or better yet, what symptoms do you have? The Wikipedia entry for this list a wide swath of ailments.