How were children with dyslexia treated in the 1930s/1940s?

UK Answer. I can contribute two examples here. The first is about a lady in her 80s, whom I met at a crafts class. read more

This lovely, gracious and talented lady had borne the pain of that unfair treatment and loss of opportunity all her life. The second example concerns a book I read, as a trainee teacher, which impressed me greatly: An Experiment in Art, by Sybil Marshall, who was a primary teacher in the 1930s and 40s. read more

If your child has dyslexia, a few different treatments can improve his ability to read and write. These programs also help kids catch up to their peers in school. The younger children are when they start treatment, the better their odds of success. read more