A History of Dyslexia: what can we learn from the past?

The Science of Reading is advanced but a debate about the utility of the term ‘dyslexia’ continues. Moreover, scientific understanding of dyslexia does not always match either the personal experience of the condition or access to educational provision. This talk will focus on the History of Dyslexia in Britain, and the struggle of parents, organisations and other advocates to gain recognition of a condition that can have a significant impact on the lives of children and adults. During the past century, awareness of dyslexia has grown to the point that almost everyone knows someone with dyslexia, but what does the future hold and can it learn lessons from the past?