# 5 Summary of Week 1

In this first week of Understanding dyslexia, you have embarked on a journey tracing the progression of societal attitudes towards disabilities. This journey began with the influential disability rights movement of the 1960s. You delved into two distinct models of understanding disabilities: the medical and social models. These models provided contrasting perspectives on disabilities, viewing them either as personal challenges or because of societal barriers.

You then considered how invisible disabilities and intersectionality can contribute to a variety of biases. These biases, when combined and linked, can lead to a unique experience of oppression.

Armed with this understanding, you explored the concept of dyslexia, examining how its definitions and recognition have evolved since the term was first introduced. The final section delved deeper into various definitions of dyslexia, aiming to pinpoint key aspects that would lay the groundwork for our comprehensive understanding of dyslexia. Now that you have some clarity on disabilities and a few observations on perception, and a definition of what dyslexia is, you can now move on to Week 2 where you will explore the processes of identifying dyslexia through screenings and diagnoses, which are crucial for providing effective support and interventions.

You can now move on to Week 2.

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