In this new episode of ATIPICOS.org, we address one of the great taboos of the educational system: the rejection of mathematics in neurodivergent children, especially those with ADHD.
We are joined by Eva López, educator, mathematics teacher, and creator of the project tdahconeva, who has been supporting children who arrive convinced that they "can't," "aren't good enough," or "are stupid" for years.
In this conversation, we talk about:
- how mathematical anxiety is built,
- why many children with ADHD end up rejecting learning,
- the profound impact this has on self-esteem,
- common mistakes made by families and educators (well-intentioned, but harmful),
- and what these children really need to regain confidence in themselves.
Eva reminds us of an essential thing: mathematics is not the problem.
The problem is how they are taught, how they are experienced, and how they are used to label.
A particularly valuable episode for:
- families exhausted by homework,
- educators who want to do better but don't always know how,
- and anyone who wants to understand why behind many "I can't" there is an "I'm not being seen."
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