The Dyslexia Foundation

08/18/2026

Have you registered for TDF's One Day Conference yet?

https://events.zoom.us/ev/Aq0bOlkpfZ8GE6CM0ym29WAf8rbBA-O-TJ8hOeQQgRmzmEqbV872~AmpfiHby7StXZxnOy1OrM2GsfeiaMVe8eqsAhhd6pd3QvatgkzCgbt3oNQ

08/03/2026

"Is this dyslexia — and when should I worry?"

It's the question parents ask most. Here's what the research points to, by age:

Ages 3–5
• Trouble learning nursery rhymes
• Difficulty recognizing rhyming words
• Slow to learn letter names and sounds

Ages 5–7
• Struggles connecting letters to sounds
• Difficulty sounding out simple words
• Reading well below grade level despite real effort

Ages 7+
• Slow, effortful reading
• Avoids reading aloud
• Spelling that doesn't improve with practice

One important truth: you do not have to wait until third grade. Dyslexia can be identified as early as age 5 — and earlier support means better outcomes.

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07/17/2026

What is dyslexia, really?

It's one of the most searched questions about learning — and one of the most misunderstood.

Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference rooted in how the brain processes the sounds of language. It is not a vision problem. It is not about intelligence. And it is not something a child simply "grows out of."

What it is: a difference in the neural pathways that connect spoken sounds to written letters — one that makes reading harder, but that responds powerfully to the right, evidence-based instruction.

For over 35 years, TDF has worked to bring the science of dyslexia to the people who need it.

What questions do you have about dyslexia? Ask below. 👇

07/14/2026

You won't want to miss this year's One Day Conference. Registration is now open:
https://dyslexiafoundation.org/programs

07/10/2026

A new cover story in The Atlantic explores an important question: What happens when a society begins to lose the habit of deep reading?

For more than 40 years, The Dyslexia Foundation has supported research to better understand how the brain learns to read. That work has transformed our understanding of dyslexia, language, literacy, and the cognitive systems that support learning.

Today, that knowledge is more important than ever.

As conversations about attention, comprehension, reading stamina, and literacy continue to grow, we remain committed to advancing the science that helps educators, clinicians, families, and policymakers better support all learners.

Understanding the reading brain isn’t just about improving literacy. It’s about helping every individual reach their full potential.

Optimists once believed that universal literacy was inevitable. Now it seems that the age of reading might be a short anomaly in human history.

07/09/2026

Job Opportunity: Executive Director of the Gillis Literacy Education Program

A colleague recently shared this exciting opportunity with us, and we wanted to pass it along to our community.

The Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic Schools is seeking the inaugural Executive Director of the Gillis Literacy Education Program (GLEP), a five-year initiative focused on implementing evidence-based, Science of Reading–aligned literacy instruction across five schools. The role will lead the strategic implementation of literacy programming, professional learning, MTSS, assessment, and systems-level change.

If you know an experienced literacy leader who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity.

06/23/2026

Dyslexia runs in families — and science is beginning to understand why.

Research shows that dyslexia has a significant heritable component. If a parent or sibling has dyslexia, a child's risk increases substantially. Scientists have identified several genes that appear to influence how the brain processes language and develops the neural pathways needed for reading.

This isn't fatalism — it's opportunity. A family history of reading difficulties is one of the most important early risk factors we have. Knowing it allows parents, pediatricians, and educators to watch for signs and act early.

TDF's Scientific Advisory Board has been at the forefront of the genetics of dyslexia research for decades.

🧬 dyslexiafoundation.org

06/22/2026

TDF’s Extraordinary Brain Series Symposium XXII has begun! We are looking forward to a week of collaboration and integrative discussions.

06/09/2026

Registration is now open for TDF's One Day Conference:
When Dyslexia, ADHD and Anxiety Coexist.
Join us on Friday, October 16, either online or in-person in Boston, Massachusetts.

Register Here:

For nearly 40 years, advancing research and practice in dyslexia science

06/03/2026

TDF is proud to recognize our Platinum Sponsor, The Southport CoLAB — a collaborative learning and innovation hub for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences.

Rooted in the same evidence-based, research-to-practice principles that guide TDF, The Southport CoLAB provides students with individualized support, cutting-edge instructional approaches, and an environment where different kinds of minds are celebrated, not stigmatized.

Their partnership with TDF reflects a shared commitment: that scientific advances in dyslexia research should reach every learner who needs them.

Thank you to The Southport COLAB for your continued investment in this mission.

🔗 southportcolab.org