Committee seeks support for dyslexic children

ISLAMABAD:

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Tuesday expressed concern over challenges faced by children with dyslexia.

It called for ensuring that their educational future is not compromised due to lack of identification, institutional support and remedial interventions.

The panel stressed that following the enactment of the Dyslexia Act, its effective implementation has become imperative in both public and private educational institutions.

It called for providing appropriate academic facilitation to such children in various subjects.