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UNITE SPLD CONFERENCE 2017 - KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

More than Meets the Eye: Understanding the Holistic Needs of Children with Dyslexia

1. Dr Sharifah Mariam Aljunied, Ministry of Education, Singapore
2. Dr Vivien Yang, Ministry of Education, Singapore

The knowledge base for our understanding of dyslexia has evolved substantially over the years. While there is clear consensus among researchers and practitioners on many aspects of dyslexia, several issues remain unclear. Drawing from research conducted locally and overseas, this presentation will first discuss the convergent evidences for the current conceptualization of dyslexia and illustrate how this has influenced the implementation of dyslexia identification and literacy support in local mainstream schools. However, given the complexity of their needs, a focus on literacy support is necessary, but insufficient for many children with dyslexia. One area of additional needs often associated with dyslexia will be discussed, namely social-emotional needs. The presentation concludes with a discussion of some principles* that can guide practitioners in translating research into practical actions and intervention efforts in schools.