WHAT WE DO

No one should feel alone in school…one size of learning does not fit all. We support and encourage inclusive quality education

AWARENESS

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The African Dyslexia Organisation focuses a lot of its efforts on creating awareness across the continent in order to curb the stigma attached to the condition, empower parents and educators with the tools and resources needed to educate the general public on dyslexia as a learning disorder.

We are determined to send a strong message to the continent that “Dyslexia is a learning difference and one size does not fit all. We push for parents and teachers to nurture each young person as someone with a unique way of thinking, learning, and interacting with the world.

Since people with dyslexia face additional challenges in the area of reading and writing, it is important to be especially sensitive to these individual differences, as they can gravely affect academic, social, and emotional aspects of a person’s life and that is why we push for a well-informed populace.

  • Organise informational and training workshops
  • Webinars
  • Dyslexia conference
  • Providing dyslexia screening and assessment
  • Publishing books on dyslexia

Education

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For many dyslexic children the one-size-fits-all approach of traditional classrooms doesn’t work and can leave them feeling frustrated, singled out and upset. This experience can affect the whole family and they may be left feeling helpless with little choice.

With a proper understanding of the complexities of dyslexia, dyslexic individuals, their parents, and teachers will begin to appreciate that their unique learning challenges are often coupled with immense strengths.

As an organisation we facilitate programs that allow educators to see the student as a whole person; complete with individual strengths and learning preferences. We work closely with the student to build an understanding of their specific needs, and identify support for their learning and wellbeing. We do this by providing:

  • Online course for teachers and parents.
  • Providing Certified training to teachers
  • Train a trainer program for Teachers

Advocacy

03.

Apart from the crippling effects that dyslexia has in the classroom, people with this condition often suffer diminished social and emotional wellbeing. Their suffering is multiplied if on top of it they are not well taught.

That is not to say that the science on the condition is settled. In fact, there are still many unanswered questions and sadly, a lot of room for misinterpretation and misleading answers.

We advocate for equitable distribution of educational resources, special learning programs and accommodative practices to enable children will dyslexia a fair opportunity at life in addressing inclusive education with the Ministries of Education and all stakeholders in Africa.

Mentorship

04.

We provide real-time mentorship to children with dyslexia and every stakeholder in the wellbeing and upbringing of said children.

Network

05.

We are building a decentralised network of resources, thought leaders, high networth individuals, educational institutions and government agencies.

Consultancy

06.

We are one of Africa’s leading Consultants in the area of evidence based and custom-tailored solutions for all educators and parents alike.

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WHO ARE YOU TO THE CHILD ?

The Adult Reading History Questionnaire (ARHQ) is a screening tool designed to measure risk of reading disability (i.e. dyslexia) in adults (Lefly & Pennington, 2000), but it can also help measure risk in children, especially before school age. Reading disability is highly heritable: about 30-60% percent of children born to a dyslexic parent will develop dyslexia. Thus, one way to estimate risk of reading disability in preschool children is to evaluate parents’ own reading history. The following questionnaire was developed using parents’ reports of their own reading history as well as actual testing of their children’s reading skills. If a parent scores high on the ARHQ, their child has a higher risk of developing a reading disability. It is important to note that the ARHQ is only a screener and does not constitute a formal evaluation or diagnosis of either the parent or the child. If you have concerns about your child’s reading progress, we recommend that you contact your child’s school, a licensed child psychologist, or your child’s primary care physician about pursuing a more thorough evaluation to investigate the nature of these concerns.

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The Colorado Learning Disabilities Questionnaire – Reading Subscale (CLDQ-R) is a screening tool designed to measure risk of reading disability (i.e. dyslexia) in school-age children (Willcutt, Boada, Riddle, Chhabildas, DeFries & Pennington, 2011). Normative scores for this questionnaire were developed based on parent-reports of their 6-18 year-old children, as well as actual reading testing of these children. Willcutt, et al. (2011) found that the CLDQ-R is reliable and valid. It is important to note that the CLDQ-R is only a screener and does not constitute a formal evaluation or diagnosis. If you have concerns about your child’s reading progress, we recommend that you contact your child’s school, a licensed child psychologist, or your child’s primary care physician about pursuing a more thorough evaluation to investigate the nature of these concerns. For more information about the symptoms, causes and treatment of reading disability (dyslexia), please visit the International Dyslexia Association

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The Adult Reading History Questionnaire (ARHQ) is a self-report screening tool designed to measure risk of reading disability (i.e. dyslexia) in adults (Lefly & Pennington, 2000). The ARHQ asks adults about their own reading history and current reading habits in order to estimate the risk that they may have a reading disability. Normative scores are based on actual testing, and Lefly & Pennington (2000) found that the ARHQ is reliable and valid. It is important to note that the ARHQ is only a screener and does not constitute a formal evaluation or diagnosis. If you have concerns about your reading skills, we recommend that you contact a licensed psychologist or your primary care physician about pursuing a more thorough evaluation to investigate the nature of these concerns.

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