Tara Sutaria on living with a ‘maths learning disability’: ‘Need my accounts team’

Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria recently discussed her experience living with dyscalculia, a math learning disability, in an interview with Hauterrfly. She expressed gratitude for her father's assistance with financial matters, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal finances. Despite her efforts to grasp numerical concepts, Tara acknowledges her dyscalculia often leads to mistakes, necessitating the support of her accounts team.

Dyscalculia, explained by Dr. Sharadhi C from Aster CMI Hospital in Bangalore, is a learning difficulty that impacts a person's ability to comprehend and utilize numbers. Although intelligence remains unaffected, daily-life tasks such as calculating change, budgeting expenses, reading bills, and understanding discounts can prove challenging. Dr. Sharadhi notes that dyscalculia can manifest in childhood or persist into adulthood, potentially causing frustration, anxiety, and decreased self-confidence.

To ease the difficulties associated with dyscalculia, Dr. Sharadhi suggests utilizing calculators, smartphone apps, digital reminders, and visual aids like clocks and charts. Breaking down complex numerical tasks into smaller steps and seeking additional time for number-based tasks can also help. Moreover, requesting instructions in writing and communicating the condition to trusted individuals can provide additional support.

A professional assessment from a qualified specialist is recommended for identifying specific challenges and developing effective strategies for everyday life.