By: LiJin

Kelly* still remembers how she used to struggle with words in her childhood. When everyone else in her class was already reading short stories, she was still trying to read word by word and comprehend their meaning. Her teachers labeled her a poor student and her parents termed her slow and clumsy.

That was in the 70s. Back then anyone who was different or could not catch up with the rest of the peers were simply left behind. Today, many are familiar with the term ‘dyslexia', a condition used to describe people who have trouble reading.

Dyslexia is actually a Greek work meaning ‘difficulty with words'. It is estimated that there are 500,000 dyslexic children in Malaysia, which is equivalent to 5% of the entire population.

Although dyslexia is not exactly a disease, it can affect a person's whole life because reading is such an essential part of the learning process. Slow readers find themselves unable to cope with school work and often get poor results during exams. If the parents and teachers of these children are not aware that the child is dyslexic, the poor child will not get the necessary attention and help he needs to progress.

And progress they will, if they are given the right kind of treatment. With patience and the right teaching methods, most dyslexic children can learn to read and write adequately. Specialists recommend putting dyslexic children into normal classes so that they can enjoy and benefit from the interaction with their peers.

What are the symptoms?

Is your child dyslexic? Watch out for these signs:

• Poor at reading, writing , spelling
• Confusion between b and d, p and q, n and u, m and w
• Mirror writing
• Word retrieval problems
• Difficulty understanding the concept of time
• Frequently day-dreaming
• Good general knowledge and speaking skills
• Disorganized and forgetful
• Fluctuating performance

Helping your dyslexic child

About the Author

My mission is to keep parents informed and educated on what's new and what are the tried and tested remedies. Yes, some things never change, such as the unconditional love of parents for their children! You can also find more information on parenting2u.com.

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