The National Organization for Dyslexia Malaysia (NOD Malaysia) registered on 17-09-15 as Organisasi Kebangsaan Disleksia Malaysia (PPM – 016 – 10 – 17092015) is a Non-Profit , Non-Governmental Organization .
In 2015 , awareness about Dyslexia was just about budding in Malaysian society. There were occasional write-ups in the newspapers and schools were just beginning to group children with learning disorders into special classrooms. It was at this juncture, realizing the dire need for an organization which could cater for those affected in an effective way that the National Organization for Dyslexia (NOD) was realized by a few empathetic friends.
To increase awareness among the teaching community and parents regarding Dyslexia, related learning disabilities and the need for early identification and intervention
To provide education programs and support services for educators, parents and volunteers
To work closely with the Ministry of Education on matters relating to Dyslexia
To develop/create professional, state-of the art teaching kits for the multi-lingual needs of Malaysia
To publish books, newsletters and other materials related to learning disabilities
Every child should have the opportunity to learn to read and write. Where there is a learning disability/difference, access to appropriate methodologies must be available. NOD Malaysia wants to make possible a Malaysia where no child drops out of school because she/he cannot read or write. Shaywitz, MD, says almost everyone can overcome Dyslexia.