Mathematical skill

Question 1

He et al 2016

Answer 1

measured ANS acuity and mathematical ability of 10-12 year-olds at three time points over the course of a year and conducted statistical analysis on all possible causal directions.

The analysis illustrated that ANS acuity significantly influenced later mathematical ability but there was no evidence for the reverse.

However, did not control for intelligence, processing speed and working memory

Question 2

DD pure definition

Answer 2

developmental disorder specific to the mathematical domain given a normal education i.e intelligence and motivation is within the normal range and there is no necessary co-morbidity with other developmental disorders