The First Marathoon supporting Learning Difficulties students ..

In conjunction with the Bahrain Institute for Special Education and the Bahrain Dyslexia Association a “Marathon” was organized under the patronage of his Excellency Mr. Salman Bin Hendi, Governor of Muharraq at the Arad Bay and Protected Area on March 19, 2010.

The Marathon was attended by officials from the government, Mrs. Badriya Al Jeeb, Under Secretary of Ministry of Development and Social Affaires, and Dr. Shaikha Aljeeb, from Ministry of Education, as well as parents, specialists and students from BISE, members of the Royal University for Women as well as a large group of students from the Abdulrhman Kanoo School.

The aim of the “Marathon” was to support students with Dyslexia as well as spreading awareness to the public. Many teachers and parents are unaware of this difficulty that if left unattended to could lead the child to many future difficulties and poor academic development.