All About Dyslexia

[getz]

The only way to help dyslexics who are severe is through direct intervention. They do not outggrow the condition. And if the condition is severe, it will be hard for them overcome on their own…nor does tuition help. Parents, you need to arm yourself with information… my son is dyslexic and in GEP. So there is hope…get yourself trained in teaching them, it would be more effective than sending them once a week to someone. Good luck!

[getz]

cctc, violence is not part of the dyslexic problem, although some of them may feel really frustrated by what is expected of them. MAy i suggest that you get a full psychological assessment done by a qualified educational psychologist who will investigate all issues and not just dyslexia. You can then make a more informed choice for your nephew.

[mahes_gopal]

HI I am a trained educational therapist with over ten years odl experiance working with dyslexic children. I am an ex-DAS teacher and MOe teacher. I teach motivational and educational tips for dyslexic children . PLease contact me if you need any help. [email protected]

[babysz]

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ctcc:

Yesterday is his birthday and his birthday : wish I m a clever boy…. My sis was very very sad to hear that.

I think he need to be assured that he can be clever too. Check out http://www.dyslexiaonline.com/famous/famous.htm and tell him that Thomas Edison was also a dyslexic and he thought he was dumb too!

You could also check out local help at http://www.kidsdyslexia.com.sg/. They had a case study of a RGS gal who was dyslexic but she still did well at the end. The journey may be tougher for them, but only the tough gets going !!! Jia you!

Yes, http://www.kidsdyslexia.com.sg/ is very good. When i first learnt that my ds was dyslexic I sat on the bed and cried the whole night :oops: Luckily many mommies gave me support and after one full year remedial with http://www.kidsdyslexia.com.sg/, ds now tops his class in English tests. Just to share my experience as encouragement. Their fee is comparatively cheaper too. Another thing to note is that any intervention programme should start as young as possible to leverage on a young mind's plasticity. If you are working and cannot find time for intervention programmes, I also heard that there are also many well trained specialist who'd go to your house if you need them.

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Getz wrote [quote] my son is dyslexic and in GEP[/quote]
Hi Getz

How do you first find out that your son is dyslexic? I understand that for a gifted child, they are able to mask their learning disabilities quite well. My question raised due to my concern on my bright boy who I notice keep having the d & b error or simply any letters/numbers written in mirror image. He is able to read a few level ahead but I find him to be cautious.

[tamarind]

ctcc:

Yesterday is his birthday and his birthday : wish I m a clever boy…. My sis was very very sad to hear that.

I thought dyslexic has nothing to do with clever or not. Lee Kuan Yew is also dyslexic. He is super clever.

I just found this very good webpage about myths of dyslexia.

http://www.das.org.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=72

[getz]

In primary one, he was reading books like Harry Potter etc but his spelling was quite bad. So that's how I knew. Dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence, just need to be taught.


BTW, tamarind, if you D is gifted in designing, no need the paper!!! she'll be famous

[tamarind]

getz:

BTW, tamarind, if you D is gifted in designing, no need the paper!!! she'll be famous

I only hope that she can earn enough to live comfortably, while doing something she loves

[mintcc]

here's an inspiring article about how many of the top business people overcome dyslexia


http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2002/05/13/322876/index.htm

and a list of famous people with dyslexia
http://www.dyslexia.com/qafame.htm

so if there are kids you care about with dyslexia, do not dispair.

[Luanee]

I suspected my daughter to be dyslexic when she was 5yrs old (K1) coz she kept mixing up the ‘b’ and ‘d’. Sent her to I Can Read and now she seems much improved. Not sure whether is she really dyslexic or not in the first place or am I too kiasu…