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Dr. Heidi Hellstrand is a Lecturer at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, specializing in mathematical learning, dyscalculia assessment, and educational psychology. Her research bridges cognitive science and special education.
- Active in math learning disabilities identification
- Developed the FUNA-DB Screener online diagnostic tool
- Conducted cross-national comparisons between Finland and Sweden
She has published extensively on word problem-solving skills, numeracy assessment, and intervention effectiveness in elementary education, with recent 2025 work focusing on meta-analytic reviews and digital evaluation frameworks. Her projects frequently involve collaborations with researchers across Nordic countries, funded by the Swedish Cultural Foundation.
Dr. Hellstrand has presented at international conferences on mathematical learning difficulties and sustainability of special education practices. She actively contributes to public discourse through media interviews in outlets like Vasabladet and Skolporten, advocating for early math skill development in preschoolers.
