Margaret MacDougall
Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, and Medical Students’ Needs for Learning and Using Statistics
University of Edinburgh
much written learning needs dyslexic dyscalculic students primary early secondary education however clear necessary disability support staff specialist literature available ensure needs adequately met within context learning statistics general quantitative skills selfdirected learning environments encountered higher education commentary draws attention dyslexia dyscalculia two potentially unrecognized conditions among undergraduate medical students turn highlights key developments recent literature diagnosis conditions view assisting medical educators meet needs dyscalculic learners varied needs dyslexic learners comprehensive list suggestions provided learning resources designed outset inclusive hitherto neglected area future research also identified call thorough investigation meaning statistical literacy within context undergraduate medical curriculum