1. History of Dyslexia Part 1: Brain Injury

The episode delves into the early history of dyslexia, exploring the observations and findings of medical professionals in the late 1800s. It covers the discovery of aphasia, word blindness, and the introduction of the term dyslexia, shedding light on the understanding of reading difficulties.TakeawaysEarly medical observations led to the identification of reading difficulties as a result of brain damage.The term dyslexia was introduced to describe acquired reading difficulties following brain injury or illness.Chapters00:00 The Early History of Dyslexia10:28 Introduction of the Term DyslexiaFor more info about Learn Literacy, go to:learnliteray.com@learnliteracy1@cherylurbanczyk1