Brian Butterworth

Brian Butterworth is a British cognitive neuroscientist known for his research on numbers and mathematical abilities. He is particularly noted for his work on developmental dyscalculia, a condition that affects a person's ability to understand and work with numbers. Butterworth emphasizes the innate number sense humans possess, which allows us to estimate quantities and perform basic calculations. His influential theories contribute to our understanding of how numerical skills develop in children and how difficulties in these areas can be addressed, making significant impacts in education and cognitive psychology.