It refers to difficulty in performing Maths operations and functions. a child’s ability to do math will be affected differently by a language learning disability, or a visual disorder or a difficulty with sequencing, memory or organization.

A child with a math–based learning disorder may struggle with memorization and organization of numbers, operation signs, and number “facts” (like 5+5=10 or 5x5=25). Children with math learning disorders might also have trouble with counting principles (such as counting by 2s or counting by 5s) or have difficulty telling time.
Learning disabilities in math vary greatly depending on the child’s other strengths and weaknesses. A child’s ability to do math will be affected differently by a language learning disability, or a visual disorder or a difficulty with sequencing, memory or organization.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Difficulty in pointing to small/big, more/less, tall/short when asked
• Difficulty in arranging/grouping objects by color, shape, size
• Difficulty in naming and copying numerals.
• Difficulty in understanding the concepts of units/tens/hundreds
• Difficulty in pointing to the numerals when named
• Difficulty in classifying the mathematical signs like plus, minus, multiplication, division 
• Confusion while reading clock and normal changes 
• Disability to calculate the basic cost and totaling the amount in normal life. For example disability in checking the total of bill after shopping or counting the total items shopped 
• Disable to learn multiplication tables and carry out normal addition, subtraction and division 
• Finding difficult to use calculators 
• Disability to read the time-table 
• Problem in learning and remembering mathematical rules and formulas 
• Finding difficult to keep records and scores 
• Disable to play games involving number

Everyone affected by dyscalculia is different. A person who has difficulty understanding and processing languages will have different concerns than those who have trouble keeping a sequence of steps in order. A person with dyscalculia can have difficulty with abstract concepts of time and direction; they are disoriented easily; formal musical education is tough; and they can even have poor coordination when it comes to sports. Still, a treatment for dyscalculia can be found for any of these conditions. With love, support and research, a treatment for dyscalculia is possible.