Thanks, pcyeoh for the prompt help.

Dear Sallini, if your son is diagnosed as having ADHD combined with minor autism, then you should try to join the ADHD support group as they have many active members there who have lots of info to share. Once you get into the yahoo groups for ADHD, there is a contact list listing down all the contact nos. for the relevant professionals as well as other useful info.

The ADHD on-line support group (using Yahoo Groups) is known as ‘My ADHD Support’. Go to the following links to join this group (have to register first). Provide your Yahoo email address so that you will be on the mailing list of the support group and emails will be sent to you automatically whenever someone in the group posts any articles or emails.

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/myadhdsupport/

The leader of the above support group is Ms. ELAINE LIDDELL. Her email address is: ealiddell@yahoo.com There are lots of helpful and active ladies in this group and I also understand that they do meet up once a month to chat and get to know. You can join them and ask if there is any special school for ADHD children.

Yes, the Sekolah Kebangsaan TTDI 2 is the school in Tmn Tun that is the pilot school chosen by the ministry to conduct special dyslexic classes. However, this school is geared to help dyslexic kids specifically and not so much for ADHD or autism. Dyslexia is a learning disability where one is faced with much difficulties reading and writing whereas ADHD is something to do with attention deficits or hyperactivity. I'm not very well versed with ADHD though.

I also happened to know that there is a Mothers' Support Group by FGA and they provide good support services for parents of kids with special needs such as autism, ADHD, Downs syndrome, etc. Read the email extract below:

> We also extend an invitation to all mothers of
> children with special needs to our monthly Mothers'
> Support Group meeting for a time of sharing,
> encouragement and fellowship.
>
> Date: Wednesday, 3rd May,2006
> Time: 9.30-11.30am
> Venue: Basement 11, Full Gospel Assembly, KL
>
> For further information, please contact Wai Sze, HP:
> 016-3400849 or email Kwai Siong at
> kwaisiong@yahoo.com.my.
>

Wishing you all the best.

Dear all,

The 11th Annual General Meeting of the above will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 9.00am at Tingkat 22, Bangunan LPPKN, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur (beside Quality Hotel).

In conjunction with the above AGM, some talks will be held as follows:

Programme

8.30am Registration

9.00am Talk by Dr Norhayati Nordin (Child Psychiatrist, Hospital Besar KL) on "Emotional and Behavioural Patterns Associated with Learning Difficulties"

10.00am AGM

11.00am Talk by Ms Teo Lee Fun (Occupational Therapist)

12.00pm Lunch


Non-members who want to attend can join the Association on that day itself. Annual subscriptions: RM50/-. New members also need to pay RM30 for registration.

Organised by PERSATUAN DYSLEXIA WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN
(Dyslexia Association, Federal Territory)
No. 6, Persatuan Kuantan, off Jalan Titiwangsa, Setapak, 53200 Kuala Lumpur. Tel/Fax: 40255109

Sallini,

The link below provides a very good read on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - info from NIMH that describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm


Rgds
Lim

Sallini,

If you would like to know more about autism, the following message might be of help to you:


ANDI Initiative, Sawazco Sdn Bhd, Parents' Resource for Autism (PR4A) and Faculty of Education SEED Project, Universiti Malaya jointly present:

Treating Children with Autism: Live Demonstration and Discussion of the Research

Description: This presentation will provide live demonstrations with a child, showing therapeutic techniques utilised in treating children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Videos of children in various stages of the program are also shown, and discussion from the local Kuala Lumpur consultant will be given. Programming goals will be discussed, along with ideas for mainstreaming when the time comes for the child to integrate with the pre-school, day care or school community. Discussion of the supporting research regarding 1:1 applied behavioural therapy and a question and answer session will round out the presentation.

Profile of the Speakers:

Glen O. Sallows, PhD
Dr Sallows is cofounder and President of the Wisconsin Early Autism Project. He has been working in the field of autism for over 25 years and has supervised programs for over 1000 Wisconsin children. He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oregon and trained with Dr Ivar Lovaas at UCLA prior to starting WEAP in 1993 with Tamlynn D. Graupner, MS. Dr Sallows and Ms Graupner continue to study the effectiveness of ABA therapy and have brought this treatment to children in U.S., Great Britain, Canada, Central America and Australia.

Tamlynn D. Graupner, MS
Tamlynn Graupner, MS is cofounder and CEO of the Wisconsin Early Autism Project. She has supervised the administration of therapy programs for over 1000 children. Ms Graupner left a doctoral program in Paediatric Neuropsychology to start WEAP and complete research with Dr Glen Sallows. She holds a B.S. in Psychology and Behavioural Science from the University of South Florida, and an M.S. in Early Childhood Development - Early Childhood Administration from the University of Nebraska. Ms Graupner hopes to complete her PhD by studying brain differences in children with autism prior to and following ABA therapy.

Date: Sunday, July 2nd, 2006
Time: 9am to 1pm (Registration at 8:30am)
Venue: Faculty of Education Auditorium, Universiti Malaya
Admission Fee: FREE to registered participants (adults only). Waitlist and non-registered participants will be seated depending on space availability.

Registration Information

No group registrations please. Individual registrations only.

To register, please send the following particulars to intanmiranti@yahoo.com.sg or jochebedj@gmail.com:

Full name (as in IC)
IC number
Contact phone number
Address
Email address
Fax number
Please note if you are a parent, professional (specify) or other (specify).
Please note if you are a PR4A member.

We will not be able to process your registration without ALL the above information.
Please consider yourself registered if you receive a confirmation by email or fax.

For enquiries, contact Intan Miranti at 016-913 6134

Sponsor Information

Organiser/Co-sponsor:

ANDI Initiative
http://andifoundation.blogspot.com
The ANDI Initiative (Autism Network for Direct Instruction) is a commitment by two individuals to increase the availability of educational and therapeutic options for Malaysian children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Co-sponsors:

SEED Project (Special Education for Energetic Development)
Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya

Parents' Resource for Autism (PR4A)
www.pr4a.org

Sawazco Sdn Bhd

************************************************** ******************************************

Below is some info on an upcoming workshop entitled "WRITING SKILLS" for parents or teachers of special-needs children:


Brief overview
During the workshop, you will learn:

a) to identify problems using multi-sensory techniques, eg kinesthetic, tactile, visual & auditory
b) to understand & identify the different developmental stages in writing readiness
c) about problems encountered in writing, eg incorrect pencil grip, wrong posture etc
d) different treatment strategies, availability of numerous writing tools and handwriting training
e) practical tips in daily activities and hands-on demonstration

Conducted by: This half-day workshop will be conducted by a very experienced Occupational Therapist, Ms Teo Lee Fun. Graduated from New Zealand under the Columbo Plan Scholarship, Ms Teo stared her career with the Malacca General Hospital and Kuala Lumpur General Hospital. In 1985, she ventured into private practice. She frequently conducts seminars, lectures and workshops. This dedicated therapist with almost 30 years of experience also has a special interest in working with children with learning difficulties.

Specially organized for: Parents, medical students, teachers, special educators and anyone working with special-needs children.

Date: 28 October 2006
Venue: Sau Seng Lum Dialysis & Stroke Rehab Center
Lot PT 39480, Jln Industri PBP 3, Tmn Industri
Pusat Bdr Puchong 47100, Selangor

Time: 9am – registration
9.15 – 11.30 workshop
11.30 – Q & A
12pm – end!

Fees: RM45.00 ( RM25 for medical students only)
We regret to inform that in the event of cancellation, we are unable to entertain any request for refunds. Substitution of participant is encouraged.

Register/Payment: Please send and/or fax Registration Form together with
• cheque (with clearly written name and contact number on reverse) made payable to Glen Stream (M) Sdn Bhd or
• direct debit into Hong Leong Bank account # 19400009994. Kindly fax bank-in slip (together with Registration form) for confirmation of registration.

Registration forms can be obtained by contacting Ms Anna Wong at 012-3723776

Closing date: Limited to 50 seats only. Please register/confirm attendance by 21 October 2006.

Organised by: Glen Stream (M) Sdn Bhd (595709-T). We retail educational toys, teaching material and therapy tools. We also organize seminars and workshops on relevant issues regarding special-needs children.

Direction: Get onto Jln Puchong going towards Giant. Once you see Giant, turn left (Giant is on your left now) and stay on this main road which will bring you into the light industry area. When you see “Haier” on your left, take the next left turn. Take another left turn into Jln PBP 3. The Center, a huge white building, is on the left, facing a large empty field.


Glen Stream (M) Sdn Bhd 38, Jln Sri Petaling 1, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel/Fax : (03) 9058 8014 Mobile: (012) 372 3776

The FGA Support Group for Parents with Children of Special Needs is organising a workshop on the above. Pls see details in the email extract below:

Dear Parents,
We warmly invite you to our Special 2 1/2 hours
workshop (free) by Ms Lee Oi Loon

Date: 15 October 2006 (Sunday)
Time: 2.30 – 6 p.m.
Venue: Full Gospel Assembly (FGA),
Main Building, Basement 6 -9
Lot 689, Tmn Goodwood, Jln Kuchai Lama,
Jln Kelang Lama, 58200 KL
(The fga map can be downloaded from
www.fga.com.my/missions under the contact us page)

Topic: Missing Development Milestones – The
implications on later learning

Content:
1) Development Milestones – observable signs for
parents and caregivers.
2) Stages in maturation in the central nervous system.
3) What can a neurological examination show?
4) What could be the effect of developmental delay in
the learning,social and emotional areas of the child?
5) What are the possible therapies that can help in
developmental delay?
6) Question and answer session.

Introduction to the Speaker:

Ms Lee Oi Loon is a neurodevelopmental therapist,
trained by the Institute of Physiological Psychology
or in short, INPP, in the UK. She holds a B.Sc.
Honours degree in Chemistry from the University of
Edinburgh. She also has a diploma in education and had
been teaching in secondary schools for 14 years. She
resigned from the Ministry of Education in 1993 partly
to seek answers for her son, who was experiencing
developmental delay problems. Since then she had been
going for various courses in the USA, Australia and UK
besides locally to see how her son could be helped
through the difficult years of school.

Over the last 10 years, Ms Lee has also been trained
in UK in the Buzan methods for training the brain
which include mindmapping, memory and speedreading.
She used to run programs on accelerated learning for
school children.

Recently, she has shifted her focus to children with
learning problems. Besides being a certified
neurodevelopmental therapist under INPP, she
is also a certified therapist for the “The Extra
Lesson” program. “The Extra Lesson“ program is a
therapy program for the child with learning
difficulties and is used in Steiner schools over the
world.

Ms Lee Oi Loon now runs her own neurodevelopmental
therapy practice from home using the INPP program. For
more information on INPP, log on to
www.inpp.org.uk. Ms. Lee Oi Loon can be reached at The
INPP Therapy Place, 54 Jalan Leong Yew Koh, Taman Tun
Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Email: ollee@pd.jaring.my
(Consultation by appointment only)

For enquiries and registration for the workshop, please contact Wai Sze
@ H/P: 016-3400849 and Jill @ H/P: 016-3944206 during
office hours and Kwai Siong @ H/P: 019-2881378 after
office hours or e-mail to kwaisiong@yahoo.com.my.

Greetings,

I feel greatly encouraged by this active thread. I hope to help in any way I can. I would like to "report" on the USJ 6 Dyslexia classes.

I have a dyslexic son (Std 4 this year) who went to and is still attending the classes at USJ 6. His English improved by some 50% after the 3-months remedial class; from his usual 10-20% to 51% for his finals last year. The remedial class finished 1 week b4 his finals. The rest of his subjects remained the same i.e. below 20.

I am now pursuing the PIBG/PTA of his school (SK Seri Indah, OUG, KL) to have Puan Sariah or a rep from the WP Dyslexia Assoc. to update & brief the teachers on Dyslexia n how to identify possible dyslexics among their students. BTW, this school is unique among local schools in the sense that it has only one session, morning and has an average of 20 kids per class. My guess is this is due to the fact the school is "hidden" deep inside OUG. It is now visible from the KESAS-Awan Besar interchange.

I suspect I maybe slightly dyslexic myself but I haven't gone for any evaluation. It's the ego-thingy, you know. 8-)

Best regards,
Kevin

Hi Kevin & all,

Greetings and Happy New Year 2007!

Thanks Kevin, for your very encouraging report! It is really good to hear that the classes conducted in USJ 6 is doing a lot of good for your son. I'm really encouraged to hear that the dyslexia classes in USJ 6 is very effective in helping kids with this condition. Hopefully your son will continue to improve more (including other subjects) over time and that more other kids from this centre will also benefit in the same way. Hope you can also help to update us on how many classes are now being run and how many teachers are teaching in the USJ 6 centre now as some of us may not be aware if we don't have any kids going there.

Thanks for being a pro-active parent who tries hard to bring more awareness of dyslexia to your son's school. It is great that you have discovered a hidden gem in SK Seri Indah, OUG - for being a school with such a low class attendance and some more it is a single-session school. This school looks like it is very ideal for students with dyslexia as the pupil will gain more personal attention from the teachers there.

Really look forward to hearing more from you in this forum in the near future. Don't worry about being a dyslexic or not. Most of us adults don't really know too as there is no way to find out when we were young then. Anyway, was told that Lee Kuan Yew had himself evaluated for dyslexia in his old age..don't know how true this is lar

Regards
Lim

Has anyone out there heard of the Ronald Davis program? I found this book titled "The Gift of Dyslexia" and "The Gift of Learning". Ronald Davis (the author) apparently is a dyslexic and founded a Center for correcting dyslexia in San Francisco with some doctors & 'experts'. Sounds too good to be true; a Dyslexia Corrections Center founded & co-developed by a dyslexic...

I have made contact with a Davis-licensed Provider, Ms. Hillary Craig in Sri Hartamas. Has anyone been a client of hers? I'm reconsidering as I'm still having trouble getting my eldest, Jonathan, to write legibly; do his maths correctly, read with understanding...in other words, improve all round rather than just English alone.

Reason for me asking is if what I've read in the book holds water, then quite possibly the Dyslexia Association's current methods may need to include the Davis programs.

BTW, the davis' website is www.dyslexia.com.

regards - kevin

Hi Kevin,

I am new here but been following this thread. My daughter has just started her classes at the Persatuan Dyslexia in Titiwangsa. She is 5 1/2 years old. With regards to the Davis Programme, yes I have read the book and it does look very interesting, but I have not decided on doing the programme yet as I want to give the Dyslexia Assoc. a chance and I fear that the Davis Programme's cost may be prohibitive for me. Did you check with Ms. Craig how much is the cost and how long will the programme be? Would like to know, just in case I will still need to send my daughter there.

The Davis programme is a franchise, I believe those who goes for training to be a trainer has to pay about USD 15,000.

Thanks
Iza

Dear Iza,

Her fees are RM5250 for 25 hours of intensive work with 4 to 5 hours of followup, she needs to evaluate the child. She can accommodate the child if she/he is in the morning or afternoon sessions.

She politely prefers the non-phonics approach to reading and maths. I think the Davis method can be done at home as the steps are included in his books. Only diff is that the licensed providers such as Ms. Craig would have detailed instructions which may have been intentionally left out of the books.

The Dyslexia Assoc.'s classes were effective in improving Jon's reading but he still needs more work.

personally, I think migrating might be a better option....

regards,
kevin

Hi all,

Have been trying to post here the last few days but can't due to some problems with the website then.

Just to share with you all, there is a locally produced website on dyslexia which is recently been made. It is written by Ms Sheila Devaraj. She is qualified to diagnose dyslexia and she has a passion to help others in this area of learning disability. Her website is at: http://www.apaitudisleksia.com/

I will also like to take this time to update some info on this thread as the thread was started some years ago. Ms Cho Suet Sen is another person who is also very knowledgeable and helpful in this area and in case anyone needs to email her, her email address has been changed to: suetsen@streamyx.com

Regards
Lim

We recently heard that the Sekolah Kebangsaan SS17 primary school has now got a specially trained teacher who can teach dyslexic students and the school is running a dyslexia class for pupils who are dyslexic.

This SS17 primary school is located at the other end of SS19 near to the Federal Highway. This school is a quiet school with a low enrolment and so it is very suitable for such a programme to be run.

For those who are keen to send their dyslexic kids to this school, there are some procedures to follow. Try calling the school (tel: 03-56365106) and see the HM there. The name of the teacher who is assigned to teach the dyslexic pupils here is Pn. Saidatul. Heard that part of the procedures to get transferred to this school is to obtain an assessment form from Unit Pendidikan Khas from Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Petaling. The person to contact is En Jajuli - Unit Pendidikan Khas - 03-55186204.

In case you guy can't figure out where about this school is, it is at the F1 loop where traffic from Subang Parade heading to Federal Highway would loop at this far end and then out. Those from USJ traveling along Persiaran Tujuan heading for Shah Alam would turn left and would loop at this far end before turning left and out to the Batu Tiga toll. The school is at the loop.

http://www.streetdirectory.com/mala...&level=6?33,234

Thanks, PCYeoh, for the great street map. If you press level 7 on the satellite image, you can even see the rooftop of the SK SS17 school. That's just amazing!