Who was the first to identify dyslexia?
Dyslexia was first recognized by a British ophthalmologist named James Hinshelwood, over one hundred years ago. In the 1920’s, the work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a neurologist, brought dyslexia to the attention of American educators and doctors. In 1926, Mr. Peter Gow, Jr. an acquaintance of Dr. Orton, decided to create a college preparatory school outside of Buffalo, New York specifically geared to the needs of bright dyslexic young men. He worked closely with Dr. Orton as the school program developed.
Dyslexia was first recognized by a British ophthalmologist named James Hinshelwood, over one hundred years ago. In the 1920’s, the work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a neurologist, brought dyslexia to the attention of American educators and doctors. In 1926, Mr. Peter Gow, Jr. an acquaintance of Dr. Orton, decided to create The Gow School outside of Buffalo, New York specifically geared to the needs of bright dyslexic young men. He worked closely with Dr. Orton as the school program developed.
