Comparison of neuropsychological characteristics of children with math learning disabilities and normal children in elementary schools

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate and compare neuropsychological characteristics of students with mathematics learning disabilities and normal children in elementary schools. For this purpose, 30 fourth grade elementary students with mathemathics learning disabilities and 30 fourth grade elementary students normal (without mathematics learning disabilities) were selected. Instruments used in this research included the neuropsychological test NEPSY (NEPSY), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Cildren (WISC), Dycalculia Diagnostic Test and a clinical interview. Results showed that there was a significant difference between the neuropsychological characteristics (included executive functions, attention, language, visuospatial processing, memory and learning) of children with mathematics learning disabilities and normal children. Children with mathemathics learning disabilities had serious problems with their neuropsychological characteristics. These results can be helpful in the identification and planning of neuropsychological interventions for students with mathematics learning disabilities.