The Kuwait Dyslexia Association (KDA) was established in 1999. Many of the dyslexic people across Kuwait and the region, whether adults or children, are unable to fulfill their potential as a large percentage of the population still do not underst and what dyslexia is, its difficulties and do not know how best to support them. Dyslexia is not an obvious difficulty; it is hidden. As a result, dyslexic people have to overcome numerous barriers to make a full contribution to society.
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The aim of the KDA is to deal with dyslexia in all its aspects. We provide the assessment and diagnosis through new technological programs in English and Arabic, and actively promote effective teaching approaches and related educational intervention strategies for people with dyslexia. We support and encourage interdisciplinary research. We facilitate the exploration of the causes and early identification of dyslexia and are committed to the responsible and wide dissemination of research-based knowledge.
We believe that all individuals have the right to achieve their potential, and that individual learning abilities can be strengthened and that social, educational, and cultural barriers to language acquisition and use must be removed.
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Not for Profit
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Languages: Arabic, English
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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