Awareness campaign about Dyslexia

Why in news?

• Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament, India Gate and other government offices have been illuminated in red to create awareness about Dyslexia.
• The campaign aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma and eliminate discrimination about the disease.
• Walk4Dyslexia was also organised from Vijay Chowk to India Gate to spread the message of inclusion.
  • This walk is a symbol of collective action for Act4Dyslexia.
  • It emphasises the need for equal opportunities and support for persons with learning disabilities.

What is dyslexia?

• Dyslexia is a common learning disorder.
• People suffering from it have trouble in reading and manifesting related skills.
• Dyslexia Day is celebrated every year on 8 October.
• It is observed as International Dyslexia Awareness Month every year in October.
• International Dyslexia Awareness Month is celebrated every year in October.
• The film ‘Taare Zameen Par’ is based on dyslexia.
  

Symptoms of dyslexia in children:

• Delay in speaking.
• Difficulty pronouncing words (pronunciation problems)
• Difficulty remembering the names of letters, numbers and colors.
• Despite being able to perform normal math calculations, have difficulty with word problems.

Treatment:

• Talk to a healthcare provider if you notice early symptoms.
• Currently, no medication can cure dyslexia.
• Instead, educational interventions can teach new effective ways to learn and read.
• Prepare an individualized education plan in collaboration with your child’s school.
• Children suffering from this can work with a trained specialist to learn new reading skills.
• The most important thing you can do is; Spend time reading aloud with your child.
• Dyslexia is not something your child has control over; be patient and supportive.