Help for someone with dyscalculia?

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Dyscalculia presents challenges in understanding math, and the user seeks basic video tutorials for calculus that are visually oriented. There is a clarification that not understanding calculus is not a symptom of dyscalculia, as calculus is inherently difficult for many. The user reflects on their past struggles with calculus in high school and expresses a desire to revisit the subject after 20 years. The discussion also touches on the importance of basic math skills as a foundation for learning calculus. Visual aids may be beneficial for those with dyscalculia to better grasp mathematical concepts.
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Hello,

I am finding it hard to understand math, due to dyscalculia. Is there some easy basic video tutorial that can help one understand calculus? What are the prerequisites for this? I believe something visual may help me grasp these things.

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Not understanding calculus is not a symptom of dyscalculia. Calculus is hard.

I took calculus in HS and, despite being a science nerd, barely passed. Now 20* years later, I want to redo my HS calculus.

How are your basic math skills?


[EDIT] *30. Oops.
 

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