Chinese Dyslexia

[Adam Ma]

Yes my son is very forgetful esp for those things he’s not interested and I was told another reason why the Chinese teacher so fast to ask me to get exemption is cos it’s easier to get exemption when the child is in P1 but not in higher level and the teacher has to answer why the students are scoring low.


In fact, my son was already reported by his kindergarten teachers as slow learners and I have send him to KKH for therapy for a year before we decided to let him continue P1. KKH psychologist did agree with our choice and didn’t classify my son into any kind of dyslexia.

My son can spell words though it’s not very good still but it still surprised me when he’s scoring so low in Chinese in the class.

Anyway, thanks for your reply and advices. I will run a check on the dyslexia forum.　

[happyheart]

Adam,

I agree that the teacher is too quick to come to this recommendation. It would be unfair to your child as there would deprive her the opportunity to know the language deeper. My DS is not good in MT but his teachers have never encourage exemption. Have you done any research if assessment if neccesary at this point? Sometimes, early assessment at such young age serves no immediate benefit unless you are absolutely sure she is seriously lacking in certain area. Why not you try exposing her to the language more and monitor her progress?

[Picolo]

Adam Ma:

Any good center doing dyslexia assessment in Chinese? I checked DAS seems they even don't have Chinese psychologist.

One of my sons is very weak in Chinese, and recently I asked his Occupational Therapist if their centre is able to test dyslexia in Chinese as his current CL school teacher is giving me a lot of stress :stupid: . For your info, he went to DAS one year ago but tested not dyslexic. She said no but referred me to a Speech & Language Pathologist who has some experience in this. I only have her name and email address but managed to google some info on her. If you are interested to get in touch with her, please PM me. I personally have not contacted her.

[munchkukie]

With regards to exemption, u can wait until P3/P4. Seems to me that the teacher’s KPI is linked to student’s marks. Especially when u said " the teacher has to explain why the student is scoring low"

[phtthp]

parents sharing:-

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=854

[lynntan15]

My opinion is to let the kids continue with their MT learning. Learning slowing is a lot better than not learning at all. Just be prepared that they will not scored well in their tests and maybe can consider for MT exemption at P5 or P6 level to avoid letting the score affect their PSLE result. P1 to me is too early…

[cfan]

The problem nowadays is teachers expect too much and attitude is not there.


There are of course good teachers and all but it seems that in your case it is the teacher who is being too impatient.

:slapshead: For goodness sake, they are only P1

Jia You!!!! *pat your shoulder*

[mummy so kiasu]

Adam Ma:

Thanks for your reply and to supplement, my son was supposed already taught the HYPY in K2 by his private tuition teacher but his result is even worse than those not learned before, according to the school's Chinese teacher.


Would you mind giving me some pointers to get a recommended center for the assessment, if not a specific one.

How is your son Chinese result in term 2? His low score could be due to weak in HYPY & no interest in Chinese. My daughter failed all her HYPY spelling, worksheets & tests. Her Chinese teacher even called me to complain. I expected her to fail her Chinese in term 2. However, I received a pleasant surprise when she brought back with her report book before the mid year holidays. She got 60 marks. Although it is much lower than her English & Maths, I am happy that she make it. I think it is her reading aloud, show & tell, help to pull up the overall result & there is less HYPY in term 2. Hope your son did better too.

[NuttySaladSauce]

Hi Adam,

Don't panic. HYPY is not everything in Chinese.
Common symptoms of any dyslexics are low esteem and low confident, so you have have to stay firm and keep cool in front of him. Show him that you are confident to help. Do not scold him if he forget some words which he had just learn, since you know he might be a dyslexic. Keep small progress everyday, and he will appreciate.

These articles might be useful to you: http://www.chinese-artword.com/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=1153521

I found this site through an app. Search \"Chinese dyslexia\" in Apple Appstore.

[peaneo]

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