Unlocking Dyscalculia
Welcome to Unlocking Dyscalculia, the podcast and YouTube series that demystifies math learning challenges and empowers educators, parents, and students with research-backed strategies. Hosted by the team at Made for Math, this series explores the science behind dyscalculia, how it impacts learners, and most importantly—how to help.
Each episode dives into expert insights, real-life success stories, and practical intervention strategies grounded in cognitive science, reducing cognitive load, and leveraging dual coding to make math accessible. Whether you're a teacher looking for actionable tools, a parent seeking support for your child, or an adult struggling with numbers, Unlocking Dyscalculia is here to guide you on the path to math confidence.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 26
- Years Active
- 2025
Learning Trajectories & Subitizing: A Conversation with Dr. Douglas Clements (Ep 26)
Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 25+ episodes all about dyscalculia, with new additions being recorded monthly.
Recently, our CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, had the privilege of inte…
Recently, our CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, had the privilege of inte…
00:36:26 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
The Hungarian Ten Frame: How Pattern Recognition and Manipulatives Transform Math Education (Ep 25)
In our latest episode of the Unlocking Dyscalculia series, CEO and Founder Adrianne Meldrum, along with Operations Manager Heather Brand, sit down with Dr. Jenni Back, an author, researcher, and reti…
00:39:16 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Math Vocabulary, Language, & Story Problems (Ep 24)
In this episode of our Unlocking Dyscalculia series, Adrianne and Heather are joined by Dr. Sarah Powell, Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Aust…
00:45:58 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Understanding Math Fact Fluency (Ep 23)
What are some common problems that students face when trying to learn math facts? What are useful strategies for parents and teachers to help aid in math fact mastery? Tune in to this enlightening co…
00:38:42 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Dyscalculia Tools and Techniques for Educators (Ep 22)
Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 25+ episodes all about dyscalculia, with new additions being recorded monthly.
In this video, Adrianne Meldrum, our CEO, sits down with the b…
In this video, Adrianne Meldrum, our CEO, sits down with the b…
00:49:14 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Children's Books for Dyscalculia & Dyslexia (Ep 21)
In this video, Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, connects with Author and Early-Years Teacher, Bridget Mather-Scott, and her son Will to talk about their book, Gary and Maths. This children's bo…
00:15:28 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Supporting Students Behind in Numeracy (Ep 20)
Join us for an insightful discussion on supporting students in numeracy with Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, and Operations Manager, Heather Brand. We are thrilled to have the esteemed Dr. Eug…
00:58:40 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Creative Ideas for Funding Dyscalculia Tutoring (Ep 19)
In this video, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum and owner of Dyslexia Solutions Karee Atkinson have an enlightening conversation about getting creative when finding funding for your child's tutor…
00:25:17 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Number Sense and Subitizing (Ep 18)
Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 18 episodes all about dyscalculia.
In this video, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum and Professor Brian Butterworth discuss working memory…
In this video, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum and Professor Brian Butterworth discuss working memory…
00:52:25 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Math Sight Facts with Professor Sharma (Ep 17)
In this video, you'll learn from Professor Mahesh C. Sharma about his method of teaching students a concept he refers to as Sight Facts. These facts are taught in a way using inherent processes all h…
00:31:48 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Dyscalculia & Word Problem Solving (Ep 16)
Dr. Yan Ping Xin, researcher, and COMPS creator, joins MFM CEO Adrianne Meldrum to answer this question: Why are word problems so tricky for students with dyscalculia? Sit in on this insightful conve…
00:36:47 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Dyscalculia Diagnostic Creation (Ep 15)
What are the challenges in diagnosing dyscalculia?
What is the Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM)?
How is it best used?
How are diagnostics created?
Sit it on this 42-minute discussion between Stev…
What is the Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM)?
How is it best used?
How are diagnostics created?
Sit it on this 42-minute discussion between Stev…
00:42:47 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Dyscalculia Resources (Ep 14)
In this video, Adrianne Meldrum shares some of her favorite resources for helping people with dyscalculia. Explore more below. Links to books coming soon!
See more interviews referenced in this episod…
See more interviews referenced in this episod…
00:06:16 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Dyscalculia Screeners (Ep 13)
What are the tell-tell signs that parents can use to spot dyscalculia? Sit in on this beautiful 32-minute conversation with Dr. Anneke Schreuder and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum as they discu…
00:31:53 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Math Anxiety - Deep Dive (Ep 12)
How does Math Anxiety manifest itself in students? How do you treat math anxiety? Grab a chair, and sit in on this 37-minute talk with Educational Therapist Kara Scanlon and Made for Math's CEO Adria…
00:37:36 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
The 2e Dilemma (Ep 11)
What in the world is this term: 2e? The phrase tells us about this unique brain wiring where a learning disability and some form of giftedness lie within the same person (often masking each other). I…
00:40:50 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Accommodations for Dyscalculia (Ep 10)
What are math accommodations?
Would you like to see some of them in action?
Join Multisensory Math Specialist Matthew Lyda and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum on a 24-minute tour of procedural, …
Would you like to see some of them in action?
Join Multisensory Math Specialist Matthew Lyda and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum on a 24-minute tour of procedural, …
00:24:32 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Factors that Contribute to Learning Difficulties in Mathematics (Ep 9)
What are common problems that students with dyscalculia have? Where do parents go if they suspect their child has dyscalculia? Sit in on this 50-minute meaningful conversation between Dr. Steve Chinn…
00:48:27 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Meet a Statistician with Dyscalculia (Ep 8)
Meet someone with dyscalculia, who graduated from UC Berkeley, and is a statistician! In this 30-minute discussion facilitated by Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum, Dylan Lynn shares about her lif…
00:30:13 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Multisensory Math (Ep 7)
Join Multisensory Math Instructor Marilyn Zecher and Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, for a 32-minute blast!
-What is multisensory math?
-What tools do kids need to have in their math toolbelt?…
-What is multisensory math?
-What tools do kids need to have in their math toolbelt?…
00:32:46 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
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