Numerical Development - From cognitive functions to neural underpinnings

• Main Author: Karin Kucian (auth)
• Other Authors: Korbinian Moeller (auth), Elise Klein (auth), Klaus F. Willmes (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2015
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Psychology; developmental dyscalculia; mathematics learning disability; approximate number system; language development; spatial-numerical association; numerical development
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Living at the beginning of the 21st century requires being numerate, because numerical abilities are not only essential for life prospects of individuals but also for economic interests of post-industrial knowledge societies. Thus, numerical development is at the core of both individual as well as s...