Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Michelle Steiner about living with dyscalculia.

The podcast episode features Gabrielle Crichlow and Michelle Steiner discussing Dyscalculia, a math-based learning disability that affects a person's ability to understand numbers. Michelle shares her personal experience with Dyscalculia, including struggles in school and everyday life, and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and seeking accommodations. The conversation also touches on the stereotypes surrounding girls and math, as well as racial disparities in how Dyscalculia is perceived. The podcast sheds light on the challenges faced by people with Dyscalculia and the importance of early diagnosis and accommodations. The episode is part of a series on living with disabilities, highlighting the need for greater awareness and support for individuals with learning disabilities and the importance of empowering them to achieve their goals. The podcast also discusses the use of technology and accommodations to help individuals with Dyscalculia, such as digital rulers and calculators. The episode ends with a discussion on the importance of seeking professional help if there is any suspicion of a learning disability and the need to create inclusive environments for all individuals.

Who is Michelle Steiner?
Michelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability. She has articles published on The Mighty, Non-Verbal Learning Project, Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Kalopina Collective, Imagine the World as one Magazine, and Word Gathering. She has had her photographs featured in Word Gathering and Independent and Work Ready. She works as a paraeducator in a school with students with disabilities. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two cats.

You can find Michelle Steiner:
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Original date of episode: February 26, 2023