Children with dyslexia are more likely to encounter a range of social and emotional difficulties – such as feelings of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem – than their peers. Having strong social support networks may also help to buffer them against such negative outcomes.
These were the main findings of a study by the University College London (UCL), based on responses of 99 Primary 3 pupils with dyslexia across 13 primary schools here.
The results of the study, conducted by psychologists Vivien Yang and Sandra Dunsmuir, were presented on 20 June 2017 at the annual Uniting Ideas In Teaching Excellence: Specific Learning Differences 2017 conference, which was organised by the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS).
“It is important to ensure that your child knows that having dyslexia or reading difficulties is not something to be ashamed of and that he or she is not alone.” said Dr Yang.
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Source: The Straits Times, 21 June 2017