Unraveling the Past: A Brief History of Dyslexia

Exploring the Intersection of Science and Dyslexia

  • 1896

    The First Documented Report of Dyslexia Appeared in the British Medical Journal, Initially Described as "Word Blindness."

    Dyslexia
    Dyslexia
  • 1935

    The First Effective Intervention Program for Dyslexia Was Developed and Published by Drs. Orton and Gillingham, and It Is Still Being Utilized Today.

    Drs. Orton and Gillingham
    Drs. Orton and Gillingham
  • 1944

    Life Magazine Reports That “Dyslexia Causes 70% of School Failures in 6 to 12-Year-Olds.”

    Science Magazine
    Science Magazine
  • 1974

    The Houston Chronicle Has Identified a Connection Between Undiagnosed Dyslexia and "Juvenile Delinquency."

  • 2008

    According to a Report by BBC News, 55% of Children Who Did Not Pass Their SATs Exams Are Dyslexic.

    BBC News
    BBC News

    In the 1920s, researchers made significant strides in the development of psychology. Scientists actively studied neuropsychology as a branch of medicine, exploring mechanisms of damage in various brain sections that may lead to deterioration of cognitive functions.

  • 2009

    Rose Dyslexia Review

    A Raven’s Matrices Case
    Rose Dyslexia Review

    Rose Dyslexia Review, commissioned by the UK government, recommends the screening of every child and the training of every teacher.

  • 2020

    As Per the Manpower Dyslexic Dynamic Report, Individuals with Dyslexia Possess the Precise Skills Required to Address the Current Global Talent Shortage.

    Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale Standard Test Set
    Manpower Dyslexic Dynamic Report

    Manpower Dyslexic Dynamic Report

  • 2022

    New York City Has Achieved the Distinction of Being the First City in the World to Train All Its Teachers to Recognize and Assist Students with Dyslexia.

    Continuous Cycle Tasks
    New York
  • 2022

    "Dyslexic Thinking" Has Been Included as a Noun in the Dictionary, and LinkedIn, the World’s Largest Professional Networking Platform, Has Added It as a Skill.

    Dyslexic Thinking
    Dyslexic Thinking
  • 2024

    IQClub.com

    IQClub is a tool that aids educators, parents, and medical professionals in identifying and providing support to children who may be at risk of dyslexia and other reading challenges, even before they begin to learn how to read.

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