News from the Association of dyslexia and dyscalculia e. V. “The BVL, Bundesverband dyslexia and dyscalculia e.V., BVL has a training standard for the Dyskalkulietherapeuten” adopted. This provides the Association that children who are affected by a dyscalculia (mathematics disorder), get a qualified support. Unfortunately, we have up to now no recognised profession of a learning therapist or Dyskalkulietherapeuten. Parents are encouraged to check who is qualified to work therapeutically with their child”, so Annette Hoinghaus, Managing Director of the BVL.

The new education standard was developed together with scientists and experts. The BVL sees a decisive step in the creation of this standard, which is based on current scientific knowledge in the Dyskalkulieforderung, to make sure, challenge is helping the children concerned. This year, the BVL is 35 years. We see in the daily advice from stakeholders, that there is a high need for action. There are many unqualified offerings, which the children more harm than help,”regrets Hoinghaus. “The BVL specifically seeks dialogue with educational institutions, since the Federation even any training by Dyskalkulietherapeuten” offers.

Through the award of the certificate, it is confirmed that an educational institution meets the technical and qualitative standards for the training of Dyskalkulietherapeuten. The establishment of certified participants who have successfully completed the training, may BVL title of dyskalkulietherapeut to BVL”give. In 2005 the training standard has become the Dyslexietherapeuten for BVL “adopted.” So far, 10 training facilities have been certified in this regard by the BVL. Detailed information on the subject of training and certification are on the Internet at in the certification menu”available. Further press material: download another quick and easy image and text material in the online press compartment to free use: press compartments/bvl Contact for questions regarding this press release: Mrs. Annette Hoinghaus Bundesverband dyslexia and dyscalculia e. V. P.o. box 11 07 D-30011 Hanover phone: + 49 (0) 4193 96 56 02 fax: + 49 (0) 4193 96 93 04 E-Mail: Internet: Mr Holger Ballwanz, Mr Marko Homann PR agency PR4YOU Schonensche Strasse 43 D-13189 Berlin phone: + 49 (0) 30 43 73 43 43 fax: + 49 (0) 30 44 67 73 99 E-Mail: Internet: of the Federal Association of dyslexia and dyscalculia e.V. The Federal Association for dyslexia and dyscalculia e.V. for over 30 years and is a representation of the interests of victims and their parents as well as professionals (teachers, psychologists, doctors, scientists and in the social area), which in theory and practice with the dyslexia and dyscalculia deal. He contributes legal bases and scientific as well as practical ways of help in all provinces to be created and improved. Through personal Consulting, publications and information on suitable literature to learn the difficulties of their children better understand the parents. The BVL promotes the research and scientific dialogue among professionals of all disciplines involved with scientific congresses and publications. Information and cooperation with the media, the BVL makes known the problems of dyslexic and Dyskalkuliker.