Dyscalculia

Tips from survivors: “I use my phone for calculations—it takes the pressure off.”

Difficulty understanding numbers and performing calculations.

Trouble with basic math, handling money, telling time, or following number-based instructions.

Stroke affects brain areas involved in numerical processing, often in the parietal lobe.

Cognitive therapy, using calculators or apps, simplifying tasks, and practicing basic number skills.

Less common than language or memory issues, but can occur depending on stroke location.

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