Hi,


There is no free assessment available in Singapore. There are some subsidised route through structured hospitals but you have to go to a polyclinic to get a referral. There can be some down side to this (https://www.facebook.com/1524260307629888/posts/1970717166317531/)

Alternatively, you can do an online screening here (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.testdyslexia.com%2F&h=AT3zzqtW1-39jZjEsgEtzr_4ZLSOLSjTC3Nc-hunBqZWkLid7ZcRHsqjg3mkL-4Yz9NyyYceMMLhPhY9wvDT0B9XEEgzzYJItpf60faX7GhOKhTpsosUEznSp3aG&s=1). Pls note that this is not a formal assessment and can only give you an indication if a child may be potentially dyslexic.

Ron Davis is dyslexic/autistic himself. It’s genius of him to be able to find a solution and walk himself out of dyslexia/autism. Looking at his theory that confusion of symbols causes disorientation and disorientation brings about perceptual distortions of our senses (mainly vision, hearing, balance/movement and sense of time), we can see why we are observing symptoms in dyslexics that affect those senses. His theory presents a logical perspective and having seen it worked in my daughter, I have no doubt it will help those with a dyslexia diagnosis. Sometimes, a solution can be simple. Let’s not over complicate things if it can be easy. Of course, the program has its shortcomings (it’s not a magical potion that cures all learning disability), especially where there are other comorbitidies. At the least, anyone with reading dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia should definitely give this program a chance if any parent is looking for other options.

Dyslexia can be corrected effectively. My daughter went through this particular program when she was 6 (she’s now 14) and is doing very well in school. She’s in mainstream express and took all standard subjects at primary sdchool. She does not have to struggle with the condition since the intervention. I have also started a dyslexia support group. Learning does not have to be painful for our dyslexic kids. Read about my experiences at http://www.facebook.com/dyslexiasupportsg

I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to be able to spread awareness about dyslexia through sharing my journey on 88.3 Jia FM (https://www.facebook.com/EEva.Show/videos/1250254661742042/). The idea of setting up a parent support group was born as I was browsing the forum page in this very platform.


It took me this long, notwithstanding that my daughter’s dyslexia had been corrected long ago, because I felt that to be in a position to provide guidance and support to other parents, I need to have gone through the experience, successfully remediated the problem and is sufficiently well versed with the subject matter.

For parents who need help and support, and would like to be part of our support group, do reach out to us on our FB page (http://www.facebook.com/dyslexiasupportsg).

Thanks for your encouragement. Yes, if we share our experiences with others, it can certainly save us the heartache of learning things the hard way or making the same mistakes other people had made. Knowledge will definitely empower us to make better decisions for our children.

Yes, we must not ignore a child’s self-esteem. By telling them they can do it or overcome their challenges if they try harder and put in more effort is setting them up for more disappointment. It’s like putting them behind the wheel of a car and asking them to drive without first equipping them with the driving skill.

Thanks JS rolling!

Hi,


My name is Christina and this is my first foray into Kiasu Parents

I am delighted to have chanced upon this discussion forum on dyslexia recently and thought I will share my experiences with concerned parents out there and to put an idea out to see if anyone is keen.

I have 2 daughters (aged 15 and 13). My younger daughter, E, was diagnosed by an Educational Psychologist as dyslexic when she was 6. Following that, my husband and I made the decision to apply to MOE to delay her admission to Primary 1 because we saw that her confidence level was very low and we wanted to do what we can to give her the necessary interventions before the demands of our mainstream curriculum overwhelmed her. I went about researching the disorder and read up as much as I could, including the interventions available. For the next one year, E received the necessary interventions and by the time she entered Primary 1 the following year, she was a different person. Her self-esteem had shot up and she was ready to learn.

The journey from suspecting that E might have some learning difficulties, to seeking out professionals for advice, to researching and selecting the intervention program for her, had been a daunting but enriching experience. Instead of keeping what I have learnt or sharing my experiences within my circle of friends, I am toying with the idea of starting a support group for dyslexia so that it can reach a wider audience and benefit more people. If you are keen to join this support group, kindly drop me an email at [email protected]. Please note that this group is strictly for parents whose children are dyslexic or suspected dyslexic.

Thank you for taking the time to read this little story of mine. Cheers!

PS: I have also started a Facebook page. Please follow the page at https://www.facebook.com/dyslexiasupportsg.