Year: 2012
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Dyslexia, a specific learning disability, is estimated to affect 314,000 students in Malaysia. This research aims to uncover the experiences of individuals living with dyslexia in Malaysia. A phenomenological approach was undertaken where semistructured interview was conducted on five Malaysian dyslexics. Their experiences included being subjected to the watchful eyes of others and their negative reactions; receiving support; encountering difficulties in academic areas; reacting towards the condition of being dyslexic; having a poor sense of orientation; and possessing areas of strength and/or passion. Findings of the study call for increased intervention rigor to reduce the marginalization of dyslexics in Malaysia.
Authors: Chan Oga, Fatimah Haron
Institution: HELP University
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2065742865