26. History of Dyslexia Part 13: Orton Part 3

Learn Literacy Podcast · Oct 22, 2026 · 17m · transcript

This episode of the Learn Literacy Podcast focuses on Dr. Samuel T. Orton's contributions to understanding and treating dyslexia, highlighting his pioneering work in the field of language disabilities and the establishment of the Orton Society.

Takeaways

Dr. Orton's pioneering work

Importance of individualized teaching

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Samuel T. Orton

00:50 Dr. Orton's Early Work and Discoveries

05:03 Research and Techniques in Reading Disabilities

09:45 Personal Reflections on Dr. Orton's Impact

15:01 Legacy and Continuing Influence of Dr. Orton

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