Dyslexic children in secondary school need more help

While it is heartening news that more is being done for children with dyslexia in primary school, children in secondary schools must not be neglected. (“More primary schools to have dyslexia help”; March 3)

Although the Dyslexia Association of Singapore caters for the latter, it provides support only in English literacy.

From my experience, the transition from primary to secondary school can be a challenge for many children, let alone children with dyslexia, as most subjects require lots of reading and writing. Some children with dyslexia have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, too. This makes the transition more challenging, as they must take twice as many subjects.

More can be done for children with dyslexia in secondary school in areas such as reading, writing, time management and emotional support.

Four years ago, we read about plans to set up a school for children with dyslexia. I hope it is still under consideration, as it could benefit dyslexic children who have different learning styles.