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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Dyscalculia is a condition that affects one's 
3ability to understand mathematical and quantitative concepts 
4and tasks; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Between 3% to 7% of all children, adolescents, 
6and adults suffer from dyscalculia; however, data from the 
7adult population is limited due to a lack of understanding and 
8recognition of dyscalculia, leading many people to go 
9undiagnosed; and
 
10    WHEREAS, The symptoms of dyscalculia are most likely to be 
11present during childhood, when one is learning the foundations 
12of math; and
 
13    WHEREAS, When dyscalculia goes undiagnosed, a lack of 
14success at mathematical tasks can lead to an increased risk in 
15developing depression and a decline in self-esteem; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Treatment for dyscalculia focuses on learning 
17through repetition, positive reinforcement, tutoring, and 
18teaching in a multisensory way, as there are no medications 
19available to treat dyscalculia; and
 
20    WHEREAS, While individuals with dyscalculia may have a 
 
 
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1harder time learning math than their peers, they can still 
2excel in the subject when given the necessary accommodations, 
3constructive criticism, and positive reinforcement; therefore, 
4be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare March 3, 
72024 as Dyscalculia Awareness Day in the State of Illinois.