Dyslexia: What’s new?

A word puzzle game that has four rows, of which the middle two row spell out the word dyslexia

What’s on offer?

Do you have dyslexia or care for a child or young person with dyslexia, or are you a teacher interested in learning more about dyslexia?

In this online event experts from the field of dyslexia will answer your questions on the latest research and current trends to support dyslexic children and young people in education.

This event will be facilitated by Dr Maria Reraki (Course lead, PGCert Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties, University of Birmingham) and Vikki Anderson (Teaching Fellow - Language, Literacies & Dyslexia, University of Birmingham), with an introduction by Professor Margaret Snowling CBE, FBA, FMedSci (University of Oxford) and panellists Katrina Cochrane (Positive Dyslexia), Neil Mackay (Action Dyslexia) and Dr Harriet Cameron (University of Sheffield).

To have the panel address your questions, please send them to esrciaa@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Who’s leading the event?

Dr Maria Reraki (University of Birmingham)

Open to

Everyone eligible

Of particular interest to

Young people and families who have dyslexia/family members with dyslexia. Also of interest to anyone with an interest in disability and education.

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