As Fast As I Can [by Thomas De Santis]
An excellent and practical idea by Thomas De Santis. The condition known as dyscalculia (number blindness) is more common than dyslexia (word blindness). Recent research suggests that between 3 and 6 per cent of children suffer from dyscalculia, compared to between 2.5 and 4.3 per cent of children who suffer from dyslexia. The main location in the brain accounting for mathematical ability seems to be the right parietal lobe. Studies using electromagnetic pulses show that temporary stunning of the right parietal lobe significantly impairs mathematical abilities in people who are normally good at maths.
Selected Sources:
'Number blindness' more common than dyslexia (The Independent)
'Number blindness' brain area found (Metro Newspaper)
Animal Speedometer Beats Dyscalculia or Number Blindness
