Islamabad, (Parliament Times) : Iram Mumtaz, Chairperson of IDEAS and Department of Social Welfare, Punjab, said that according to international statistics, 15 to 20 percent of children in every class studying in educational institutions of Pakistan lack the timely ability to learn and understand due to Dyslexia.Five years ago, the number of dyslexic children in Pakistan was 12 million.which gradually increased over time,One of the main reasons for this is the lack of timely identification and therapy of dyslexic children.There is an urgent need to take timely measures to inform parents, teachers, institutions and especially the government about dyslexia,So that dyslexic children can be made active citizens of the country like other children by timely therapy.
She said this in the workshop held at Women Development and Welfare Center, Sewing Center, Department of Social Welfare and Beit Al-Mal, Rawalpindi, in connection with the Dyslexia Children Awareness Campaign organized by IDEAS every year in Pakistan, like all over the world.In which more than 50 female teachers and staff members participated.On this occasion, specialist therapists Gulnaz Shah, Maleeha Arif, Dr. Shaista Kamran, Dr. Sadia, Lamiya Munaaf, Sumbal, Zeeshan Masood and others who worked on Dyslexia children in Ideas along with Pran participated specially.In the workshop, women teachers were emphasized on the importance of paying special attention to children who are facing difficulty in writing, reading, learning and understanding while teaching.
On this occasion, Chairperson Iram Mumtaz along with his fellow members informed the female teachers and staff about the various methods of learning and teaching dyslexic children through practical activities. After understanding the development and learning process of a dyslexic child, the teachers also demonstrated by doing a practical demonstration.The women teachers thanked Chairperson Iram Mumtaz and her members and said that today’s workshop is very important for teachers.Many children around us are suffering from dyslexia, but due to lack of awareness and our inattention, these children are suffering from depression and negative attitudes instead of learning and understanding, which is affecting their self-esteem badly.We are very grateful for the ideas.Those who raised this important issue and we will request them to organize such informative workshops in other cities of the country as usual.
Iram Mumtaz, chairperson of IDEAS, said that as a teacher, I have been carrying out the duty of awareness about dyslexia and children for more then 18 years. But 9 years ago the IDEAS were officially founded,The main purpose of which is to spread awareness about dyslexia,And to provide facilities for dyslexic children in the educational system and curriculum, Thanks also goes to the hard working and patriotic team of IDEAS that due to their efforts, Dyslexia Bill has been approved by both Houses.Which will soon become a law. Senator Samina Saeed, Member of National Assembly and Parliamentary Secretary for Education Zeib Jafar and Senator Nuzhat Sadiq gave ideas in this effort,For which we are very grateful.
