Applied Research Project: Dyslexia

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Applied Research Project: Dyslexia
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RESEARCH PROJECT
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Table of Contents
Introducing the Topic/Problem..................................................................................................2
Chosen Organisation and Background.......................................................................................2
Aim or Proposed Outcome of the Study....................................................................................3
Significance to Solve the Problem.............................................................................................4
Literature Review.......................................................................................................................5
Key Communication and Media Concepts and Theories...........................................................7
Methodology for Implementation of the Solution.....................................................................9
Ethical Considerations.............................................................................................................10
References................................................................................................................................12

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Introducing the Topic/Problem
Dyslexia is a learning disability, incurred biologically, which is encountered by some
children that makes learning difficult for them. The dyslexic children find reading, writing,
spelling, simple calculations tougher than others. They also find it problematic to identify
speech sounds and application of such sounds to letters and words ("Vision & Mission"
2020). Apart from the basic reading, writing and learning process, the dyslexics also find
difficulty in language development, face challenges in terms of holding long-term memory
and sequencing. However, dyslexia do not affect the person’s intelligence or does not signify
that the person’s ability to learn things is below average. It is just that the person perceives
things differently than most other people. In this regard, the dyslexic children require
different learning techniques and a little more time to cope up with the world. With the help
of different forms of communication theories, various organisations are striving to help
children fight dyslexia.
Thus, it is to be noted that dyslexia is not the issue, but the vices like discrimination,
labelling, separation, status loss and stereotyping that is associated with it is the real problem.
In this context, this research paper would choose an organisation that works on
dyslexia and promote their initiatives and perspectives about the disorder and the problems
associated with it. It would brief discuss the significance to solve the problem of dyslexia and
how it could be done. The paper would lay down a brief overview about some previously
existing academic research work on dyslexia along with discussing certain communication
and media theories that are relevant with the problem. Lastly, certain recommendations and
ethical consideration shall also be discussed.

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Chosen Organisation and Background
The Dyslexia Association of Singapore is the chosen organisation for this research
paper which strives to fight dyslexia by helping the children and people suffering from it. The
organisation defines dyslexia as a learning difference that makes reading, writing, spelling
difficult for some people along with certain difficulties in terms of language development,
memory and sequencing ("What Is Dyslexia" 2020). However, it does not affect a person’s
intelligence and does not mean that the person’s learning ability is below average.
The Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) strive to build an organisation for
helping the people suffering from learning difficulties due to this biological disorder that
becomes a communication and learning barrier for them. The organisation aims to deliver a
professional service towards the people suffering from dyslexia on a non-profit basis. The
organisation strives to assess individuals who show the signs or symptoms of dyslexia or
specific learning disorders ("Vision & Mission" 2020). It wishes to provide educational
programmes and facilities for the dyslexics along with raising public awareness about the
disorder so that the common people do not make it a taboo and discriminate against people
with learning disorders. DAS encourages others to come forward and help the people in need
of communication and learning support, like social workers, teachers, parents, et cetera. The
organisation also facilitates financial support to people who are struggling to support
themselves due to learning difficulties. It promotes extensive research work on dyslexia and
disseminates the research outcome for further studies. It indulges in networking with different
Singapore-based and international organisation to adopt and exchange updated knowledge
and practices about dyslexia ("Vision & Mission" 2020).