The History of Dyslexia

We've known about dyslexia since the late 19th Century, but it wasn't for a hundred years that it gained recognition in the British Parliament. In that time, researchers have found out some fascinating things about it - but why was gender equality so important in bringing these discoveries into practical use? This ten minute video explores these issues, asking the question: what's the difference between researching for scientific advancement, and researching for human advancement? And what lessons can we learn from how long it's taken for dyslexia to be accepted by "the powers that be"? For training, consultancy and keynotes on #dyslexia and #neurodiversity, contact us at: https://dyslexiabytes.org/offers/ For more video content, please visit: http://www.dyslexiabytes.org/category... http://www.dyslexiabytes.org/2019/08/... For more on the history of dyslexia, please visit: http://www.dyslexiabytes.org/a-brief-... And why not follow us on Twitter for updates and news? - at:   / bytesdyslexia