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20. History of Dyslexia Part 10: Hinshelwood Recap
The episode provides a comprehensive overview or 'recap' of Dr. James Hinschelwood's 1917 book, 'Congenital Word Blindness,' covering topics such as acquired and congenital word blindness, hereditary factors, prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment. It also highlights the advocacy for literacy as a human right and the historical perspective on dyslexia. It wraps up by comparing similarities and differences between past and present contexts.
Takeaways
Historical perspective on dyslexia
Diagnostic and treatment methods
Advocacy for literacy as a human right
There is hope for children to learn how…
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