International Research about Mathematics Disabilities in Teaching and Learning (Recherche Internationale sur les Troubles dans l’Enseignement et l’Apprentissage des Mathématiques)
In recent times, research interest in learning difficulties has increased around the globe. While nowadays some learning disorders are detected and supported (dyslexia, for example), others are still rarely diagnosed and their definition does not enjoy a clear scientific consensus; they are also subject to little research in both cognitive science and education. This is the case of mathematical learning disabilities (MLD). Several terms are used in research and in society, with different definitions: dysca
An increasing number of studies highlights the heterogeneity of MLD and the fact that they are not limited to difficulties in number processing.