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What is Dyslexia ?
1) According to the International Dyslexia Association (http://www.interdys.org), Dyslexia is a
language-based learning disability despite a normal intelligence.
2)Dyslexia, literally means "difficulty with words” (from the Greek “dys” meaning problem
and “lexis” meaning words or language). It refers to a cluster of symptoms that result in
people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading.
3)Research indicates that 10 to 15% of children may suffer from some type of Dyslexia. In
India this figure may go up as multilingualism can also impact on the difficulty.
4)Research also shows that 95% of reading failure is preventable – by using appropriate
reading systems.
Can Dyslexia be cured?
Dyslexia is not a disease; it has no cure. Dyslexia is caused by irregularities in the way
information is processed in a brain which is often gifted and productive in many other areas.
However most children with dyslexia can success in school with remedial reading.
Funetics?
A mixed-media multi-sensory solution, Funetics helps to improve phonetic recognition and
reading in kids with Dyslexia. It incorporates all the elements of the Orton Gillingham
approach - visual, auditory and kinaesthetic.
Fun & Structured Solution for Dyslexia?
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Funetics provides multisensory teaching which is simultaneously visual, auditory, and
kinesthetic-tactile to enhance memory and learning. Links are consistently made between
the visual (what we see), auditory (what we hear), and kinesthetic-tactile (what we feel)
pathways in learning to read and spell.
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Funetics can be played daily at the convenience of home.
This a mixed media game and more fun than traditional online games.
The game can adapt to the kids ability.
It provides immediate feedback and positive reinforcement.
Requires one-time investment and can be shared by many students.
It can be played without adult supervision.
Useful in smaller towns and rural areas where special educators are hard to find.
Industry Experts Consulted for Funetics:
Dr Shilpa Kulkarni
Ms Shubhangi
Paediatric Neurologist, Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai
Remedial teacher, Maharashtra Dyslexic Association
Ms Disha Pandya
Ms Zenobia
Clinical Psychologist, Maharashtra Dyslexic Association
Independent Remedial teacher
Famous people suffering from Dyslexia :
Albert Einstein - Being one of the most important great minds of his century
Albert Einstein was then known to suffer from Dyslexia mainly because of his
bad memory and his constant failure to memorize the simplest of things.
Walt Disney - Walter Elias Disney was an American film producer, director,
screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Walt
Disney had Dyslexia, which is a learning disorder characterized by reading
difficulties.
Leonardo Da Vinci - Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, was a Tuscan polymath:
scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor,
architect, botanist, musician and writer. He also had the gift of Dyslexia.
Tom Cruise - Tom Cruise, an American actor and film producer. Cruise
has said that he suffered from abuse as a child. This was partially due to
him suffering from Dyslexia .
Testimonials:
Ms. Zenobia
Remedial teacher
“ If we want a better world, we must show our kids the way… so, I was very happy with what the 'funetics' team has
thought of… They are using multi-sensory approach to allow kids with learning challenges to get their act together;
kudos to the kids and their parents. In a nutshell, when you play with Funetics, learning is fun…
let the fun times roll”.
Dr. Mona Shah
ANSHU PEDIATRIC REHAB
I was highly impressed with the solution and encouraged the children to come up with more games.
Ms. Jeel Shah
REMEDIAL TEACHER, KASTURBA HEALTH SOCIETY
“This is a wonderful game made by the boys. The concept of feedback is new and will be very helpful. I would suggest
they should add more levels so that children at different levels can start using it”.
Muktangan (Non-Profit Org) School
LEARNING RESOURCES TEAM
“It is a fabulous initiative to come up with such a concept. The children have worked wonderfully. The idea of having
the reinforcement (Turtle game) at the beginning clearly show the idea of being motivated towards learning.
Wonderful idea to teach kids with learning disability and it will be great product to the society.
Prof Uday Athawankar, Prof Shilpa Ranade
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CENTER, IIT BOMBAY
“This product has tremendous potential for kids with Dsylexia , as well as teaching learning for normal kids”.
Clinical psychologists, remedial teachers, and pediatricians
NAIR HOSPITAL, MUMBAI
"Love the solution. We are very surprised that its made by a bunch of kids".
Mayday is involved in various programs & centers to help Dyslexic children:
l Resource room, Muktangan NGO, Worli, Mumbai
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Nair Hospital, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai
l School of Life, Andheri, Mumbai
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Anshu Pediatric Rehab, Juhu, Mumbai
Support Dyslexic Children by sending your contributions to Mayday Returns Team.
The amount raised through the sponsorship will be donated directly to the Muktangan
NGO and The School of Life, who are offering invaluable help and hope to Dyslexic
kids every day.
To support our initiative please contact:
Mr. Hemesh Shah: 9699339371 / [email protected]
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