European Dyslexia Association

30/04/2026

Booking is NOW OPEN for the EDA Autumn Seminars 2026!
We are thrilled to invite you to Gdansk, Poland, on September 26-27, 2026, for the EDA Autumn Seminars. This year, we are proud to partner with the Polish Dyslexia Association (Polskie Towarzystwo Dysleksji ) and the WSB Merito University of Gdańsk.
The theme is "Towards Inclusion and Wellbeing: Evidence-Based Approaches Across the Lifespan".
We are honoured to feature five world-class keynote speakers:
• Monica Melby-Lervåg on “Reading Disorders and genetics: Effects and transfer effects from language and reading interventions”.
• Marta Lockiewicz on “Wellbeing and Support: The Perspective of Adults with Dyslexia in Poland”.
• Marie Lallier on “Learning to Read Across Languages: When Dyslexia Meets Bilingualism”.
• Jo Van Herwegen on “Inside Dyscalculia: Cognitive Diversity, Learner Experiences, and Effective Targeted and Universal Interventions”.
• Kristina Moll on “The Heterogeneous Nature of Dyslexia: Diverse Developmental Pathways and Co-Occurring Challenges”.

Register before August 28th to secure your Early Bird ticket for just €230. You can also book for the Social Dinner for an additional €55.

Check out our website to learn more and book your place:

The EDA Autumn Seminars for 2026 takes place in Gdansk, Poland between September 26-27.

11/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined our Dyscalculia Day webinar on March 3, where Dr Giannis Karagiannakis, Chair of EDA’s Dyscalculia Academic Committee, explored the topic - "From Math Profile to Practice: Comprehensive Assessment and Ecological Intervention in Dyscalculia".
You can now view the webinar recording on EDA’s YouTube channel at

To mark the yearly Dyscalculia day, March 3rd, the European Dyslexia Association (EDA) gave a free webinar on Dyscalculia. Dr Giannis Karagiannakis from the ...

10/03/2026

Final reminder that the Call for Papers for the EDA Autumn Seminars 2026 in Gdansk closes on March 14, so get your application in soon!
Submit your paper here: https://eda-info.eu/events/seminars/autumn-seminars-2026/call-for-paper-2026/
We know many are also eager to book a ticket, so registration for the seminars will open later this month.

05/03/2026

We are delighted to announce that Kristina Moll will be a keynote speaker at the EDA Autumn Seminars in Gdansk, Poland (26-27 September 2026). Her keynote will explore “The Heterogeneous Nature of Dyslexia: Diverse Developmental Pathways and Co-Occurring Challenges”. Professor Moll leads the learning disorders research unit and outpatient clinic at LMU-Hospital, Munich. Her work focuses on the development, comorbidity, and treatment of literacy and mathematical disorders. She serves as a joint editor for the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP) and heads the German Dyslexia Association’s science advisory board.
Join us in Gdańsk for this important and timely perspective. Booking will open in the coming weeks.

03/03/2026

March 3rd is Dyscalculia Day!
Did you know that dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty that affects a person’s ability to understand number-related concepts and perform accurate math calculations? It is almost as common as dyslexia, yet often much less understood and recognised.
To mark Dyscalculia Day, we are sharing an essential resource prepared by the European Dyslexia Association’s (EDA) Dyscalculia Academic Committee. Whether you are an educator, a parent, or someone living with dyscalculia, this page provides expert research informed insights into what dyscalculia is and how we can provide better support.
Knowledge is the first step toward inclusion!
Read more here: https://eda-info.eu/what-is-dyscalculia/

27/02/2026

Reminder - there is still time to register to attend our Dyscalculia Day webinar on March 3 with Dr Giannis Karagiannakis. Sign up at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eda/2058172 if you wish to attend live. We will also be recording the webinar and sharing it on our YouTube channel after the event, if you are not able to join live.

From Math-Profile to Practice: Comprehensive Assessment and Ecological Intervention in Dyscalculia.
The European Dyslexia Association (EDA) is proud to present a webinar to explore this topic to celebrate Dyscalculia Day on March 3, at 7pm CET. This 90 minute webinar aims to promote evidence-based understanding of dyscalculia through real educational practice, longitudinal data, and collaboration between researchers, educators, and families, in alignment with the mission of the European Dyslexia Association.
Dr. Giannis Karagiannakis will present a longitudinal, school-based examination of dyscalculia through anonymised case studies of students meeting diagnostic criteria for dyscalculia, followed over a two-year period within mainstream educational settings. Drawing on the framework proposed by the EDA Academic Dyscalculia Committee, the session will outline the core components of a comprehensive dyscalculia profile, including number sense, symbolic processing, arithmetic reasoning, executive functions, visuospatial skills, and learning dynamics over time.
To learn more and to register to attend live see https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eda/2058172
Please note that this webinar will be recorded for future viewing on the EDA YouTube Channel.

26/02/2026

Call for Papers for the EDA Autumn Seminars 2026
Due to several requests from our community, we are pleased to announce a short extension for abstract submissions. The Call for Papers for our Autumn Seminars 2026 will now remain open until March 14.
Get your submissions in soon and join the conversation Gdansk! It’s a great opportunity to share your research and insights with the European dyslexia and dyscalculia community.
Submit your paper here: https://eda-info.eu/events/seminars/autumn-seminars-2026/call-for-paper-2026/

We know many are also eager to book a ticket, so registration for the seminars will open in mid-March.

25/02/2026

Is the dyslexic brain 'fixed' or 'flexible'? New research provides some answers. A new study published in Nature Communications by Mitchell, J.L., Yablonski, M., Stone, H.L. et al just gave us a deeper look into the Visual Word Form Area (VWFA) - the part of the brain that acts like a 'mailbox' for recognising written words.
The Key Takeaways:
1. Brain Differences: Children with dyslexia often have a VWFA that is smaller, less active, or even hard to detect compared to typical readers.
2. Growth is Possible: When children receive intensive reading intervention, this ‘reading centre’ actually grows and becomes more active! This proves that the brain can re-wire itself with the right support.
3. The Unique Trait: Even when reading skills improved significantly, the VWFA remained smaller than in typical readers. This suggests that while we can bridge the skill gap, the dyslexic brain maintains its own unique architecture.
The bottom line is that intervention can works wonders for skills and brain growth, but dyslexia is a fundamental, lasting trait of how a brain is built. Dyslexia is lifelong, and not something that simply disappears after intervention.
Check out the full study here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-67054-3

23/02/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Jo Van Herwegen will be a keynote speaker at the EDA Autumn Seminars in Gdansk, Poland (26-27 September 2026). Her keynote will explore “Inside Dyscalculia: Cognitive Diversity, Learner Experiences, and Effective Targeted and Universal Interventions”. Professor of Developmental Psychology and Education at the UCL Institute of Education, Jo Van Herwegen leads the Child Development and Learning Difficulties Lab and serves as Director of the Centre for Educational Neuroscience.
Her research focuses on improving outcomes for learners with SEND and neurodevelopmental conditions, evaluating targeted interventions, inclusion practices, and professional development for educators.
Join us for this important and impactful keynote.
Save the date for the event! Booking will open in March 2026.

21/02/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Marta Łockiewicz (University of Gdańsk) is confirmed as a keynote speaker at the EDA Autumn Seminars in Gdansk, Poland (26-27 September 2026). Her keynote will explore “Wellbeing and Support – The Perspective of Adults with Dyslexia in Poland”. Professor Łockiewicz’s research focuses on literacy development, dyslexia across the lifespan, and the experiences of Polish learners, including adults with dyslexia. She also co-developed a diagnostic assessment tool for dyslexia in adults.
Save the date for the event! Booking will open in March 2026.
Join us in Gdańsk for this important and timely perspective.