CASE STUDY:IMPACT OF FAMILY COUNSELING PROCESS FOR DYSCALCULIC CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS

Abstract

Dyscalculia is defined as difficulty with certain mathematical skills. This condition can lead to difficulties in understanding numbers, performing arithmetic operations, grasping mathematical concepts, and using mathematics in everyday life.  These difficulties faced by individuals with dyscalculia in both academic and daily life can be better managed with family counseling. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of “family counseling” sessions applied to the dyscalculic child and the parents of this child. In this study, case study design was used. This study was conducted with a 6th grade male student with dyscalculia and his parents. A six-session family counseling process was carried out. After the recognition and evaluation phase, goals are set and in line with these goals, and individualized strategies have been developed for family. After the applied strategies, an evaluation session was held with the child and his family and their opinions about the process and results were obtained. A semi-structured interview form was used to collect data. As a result of the study, an increase in self-confidence and academic self-perception was observed. The parents stated that the child developed a more positive attitude towards mathematics and even increased in achievement tests.