Schools with Dyslexia Programme

How do I enrol my child in this programme?
According to Tn. Syed Abdillah, Jabatan Pendidikan Khas (JPK), there are 2 ways to do this: school  takes the initiative, or parents take the initiative.
How do schools take the initiative?

• Teacher notices that child still cannot read after completingTahun 1
• Child is placed in a remedial class for a period of one month.
• If there is no improvement, then teacher conducts ISD testingon child
• If child is suspected to be dyslexic, teacher informs parents
• Parents take ISD results and child to an appointed doctor forconfirmation
• If dyslexia is confirmed, parents go to the nearest UnitPendidikan Khas office  and apply for child to be placedin a suitable school.

How do parents take the initiative?

• Parents suspect child to be dyslexic
• Parents approach child’s school for help to conduct ISD testing
• If suspicion is confirmed, parents take ISD results and child to an appointed doctor for further confirmation
• Parents apply for child to be placed in a suitable school.

SOURCE:  Berita Dyslexia, Issue 2, 2004