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Saturday . Sunday . Monday . Tuesday . Cancellations


Saturday 12.00 - 12.45


Keynote

Fawcett, Angela   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia: From theory to practice

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Saturday 14.00 - 15.40


Symposium: Causal Theories

Griffiths, Yvonne   Abstract       Phonological Deficit: Its role as a causal theory
Stein, John   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Magnocellular Deficit: Its role as a causal theory
Nicolson, Rod   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Cerebellar Deficit: Its role as a causal theory
Monaghan, Padraic   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Hemispheric-interaction Deficit: Its role as a causal theory

Papers

Szenkovits, Gayaneh and Ramus, Franck   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Phonological processing in developmental dyslexia: testing the sub-lexical (input) phonological representations
Snellings, Patrick; van der Leij, Aryan; Blok, Henk and de Jong, Peter   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Speech perception in dyslexic children: the issue of stop consonants and consonant clusters in Dutch
Svensson, Idor and Jacobson, Christer   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   How persistent are phonological difficulties? A longitudinal study of reading retarded children
Bonte, Milene; v/d Plas, Lisa and Blomert, Leo   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   ERP correlates of Speech Processing in Dyslexia

Symposium: Mathematical Difficulties of Dyslexics

Miles, T. R.   Abstract       The Performance of Dyslexic and Control Subjects at Reciting Times Tables
Dowker, Ann   Abstract       Children's Arithmetical Difficulties
Turner Ellis, Sula   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Correctness and Speed of Dyslexics and Non-dyslexics on the Four Mathematical Operations
Ashcroft, Richard   Abstract       Practical methods for attacking and checking mathematics questions

Symposium: Early Language Development and Precursors of Dyslexia

van Alphen, Petra; de Bree, Elise; Gerrits, Ellen; de Jong, Jan; Wilsenach, Carien and Wijnen, Frank   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Speech perception and word recognition
de Bree, Elise; van Alphen, Petra; Gerrits, Ellen; de Jong, Jan; Wilsenach, Carien and Wijnen, Frank   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Phonological development
de Jong, Jan; van Alphen, Petra; de Bree, Elise; Gerrits, Ellen; Wilsenach, Carien and Wijnen, Frank   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Early perceptual sensitivity to morphosyntactic patterns
Wilsenach, Carien; van Alphen, Petra; de Bree, Elise; Gerrits, Ellen; de Jong, Jan and Wijnen, Frank   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Morphosyntax in spontaneous and elicited production

Papers

Luan Doxsey, Chendore   Abstract       Research into the identification of learning difficulties encountered by pupils with SpLD [Dyslexia] and their Teachers when combined with their demographic siting within an area of Socio-Economic Deprivation
Thomson, Moira and Kirk, Jane   Abstract       How to alleviate the stress experienced by dyslexics sitting examinations at school and university
Reichenberg, Monica and Mellung, Lillemor   Abstract       Talking about expository texts in the classroom
Phillips, Debra   Abstract       Interventions: Intervention within an Inclusive Schooling framework

Symposium: International Language Development

Saiegh-Haddad, Elinor - English Department, Bar-Ilan University, Israel   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The Relevance of Linguistic and Sociolinguistic Features of Arabic Diglosssia to the Acquisition of Various Reading Skills in Arabic
Shany, Micahl and Geva, Esther   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Mapping the Development of Cognitive, Linguistic and Early Literacy Abilities among Senior-Kindergarten Children of Ethiopian Immigrants in Israel
Geva, Esther and Yaghoub Zadeh, Zohreh   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Factors Contributing the Development of Reading Fluency in Poor and Good ELL Children
Siegel, Linda   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Early Identification and Intervention to Prevent Dyslexia in Children who have English as a Second Language

Papers

MacKay, Neil and Gabor, Gyorgyi   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia as a second language - Common approaches to differing needs of children from the international community in Hungary
Haigh, Lynn   Abstract       Multilingual or dyslexic? Practice from theory: Dilemmas faced by teachers in international communities
Seymour, Philip H. K. and Duncan, Lynne G.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Reading acquisition and dyslexia in the European orthographies

Workshops

Yeo, Dorian   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia and automatized maths facts knowledge
Cushen-White, Nancy, CET, CALT   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Beyond Decoding: Fluency and Reading Comprehension

Workshops

Lumsdon, David   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The Development of Sounds Great: A phonological package for early years
Wilson, Barbara   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Exploring a Range of Literacy Solutions: Prevention-Intervention-Specialized Instruction with Wilson Fundations (tm) and Wilson Reading System(r)

Workshop

Miller, Stephanie   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Oral Language as a Bridge to Reading and Writing Skills

Workshops

Ball, Sandy plus Dyslexia Advisory Teachers   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Wiltshire Early Screening for Dyslexia (WESForD)
Rankin, Qona and Lofting, Claire   Abstract       The Impact of Dyslexia in the Studio

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Saturday 16.10 - 17.25


Symposium: Temporal Processing

Conlon, Liz and Stuksrud, Anne   Abstract       The impact of attentional and perceptual components on form and motion processing in skilled and poor readers
Wright, Craig and Conlon, Liz   Abstract       Temporal processing and attention in skilled and dyslexic readers
Hood, Michelle and Conlon, Liz   Abstract       Visual and auditory temporal processing and early reading development

Papers

Thomson, Jenny and Goswami, Usha   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Phonological representation specificity: A longitudinal study of school-age children with dyslexia
Richardson, Ulla; Thomson, Jennifer and Goswami, Usha   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Processing of Suprasegmental Features of Acoustic Signal in Dyslexic Children
Brooks, Peter; Everatt, John and Weeks, Sally   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Specific learning difficulties and dyslexia: cognitive development and styles of learning

Papers

Dudfield, H           Development of an early diagnostic tool for childhood Dyslexia
Turner, Martin   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Educational assessment by specialist teachers: the Dyslexia Institute model and the ladder of quality
Hales, Gerald   Abstract Full text     Putting in nails with a spanner: the potential effect of using false data from language-rich tests to assess dyslexic people

Papers

Cornelissen, Piers; Pammer, Kristen; Holliday, Ian and Hansen, Peter   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Cortical dynamics of visual word recognition: An MEG study
Schulte-Korne, G.; Manthey, M.; Koenig, I. R.; Grimm, T.; Schumacher, J.; Duell, M.; Warnke, A.; Plume, E.; Cichon, S.; Remschmidt, H.; Ziegler, A.; Propping, P. and Nothen, M. M.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Linkage and linkage-disequilibrium (LD) analyses on chromosomal regions 6p21-p22, 15q21 and 18p11 in reading and spelling disorder (dyslexia)
Jackson, Stephen R.; Chou, Yu-Ju and Liddle, Elizabeth   Abstract       Are the visual disturbances experienced by dyslexics during reading due to a failure in saccadic re-mapping mechanisms?

Papers

Deponio, Pamela   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Incidence of other learning disabilities in children who have been identified as dyslexic
Dickman, Emerson   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia: what is it really? Personal reflections and scientific fact
Miles, T. R.   Abstract       Fifty Years of Dyslexia Research: A Personal Story

Papers

Neena, David and Sampath Vijayalakshmi   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Inclusive Learning, Process Issues and Challenges in a Regular School - An Indian Perspective
Vijayalakshmi, Sampath; John, Annie; Neena, David and Michelle, Joseph   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Student Perceptions of Learning Support Services: A Developmental Perspective
Al-Qatami, Mohammad Y.   Abstract       Survey study of dyslexia in Kuwait

Symposium: Self Esteem

Humphrey, Neil   Abstract       Self-concept and self-esteem in developmental dyslexia
Riddick, Barbara   Abstract       The impact of dyslexia assessment on students' self-esteem and coping strategies
Pollak, David   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Self-esteem issues for dyslexic students in higher education

Workshop

Holland, Keith   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The contribution to be made by the optometrist in the multidisciplinary investigation of children with specific learning difficulties

Workshop

Wood, Rosie and McLean, Bernadette   Abstract       Neurolinguistic Programming at the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre

Workshop

Maskel, Shary   Abstract       Documented Success: Research-based Multisensory Structured Language Program That Works!

Workshop

Stacey, Ginny   Abstract       Metacognition, or awareness, in managing dyslexia

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Saturday 17.45 - 18.30


Keynote

Eden, Guinevere   Abstract       Functional brain imaging: a tool to study reading and reading disability

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Sunday 9.00 - 9.45


Keynote

van der Leij, Aryan   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The dynamics of dyslexia: how to develop flexible 'mapping' in an increasingly inflexible system

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Sunday 9.50 - 11.30


Papers

de Jong, Peter F. and Messbauer, Vera C. S.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Exploring the consequences of impoverished phonological representations: The role of Learning Context
Martens, Vanessa and de Jong, Peter F.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Use of orthographic knowledge by dyslexic and normal readers
van der Leij, Aryan and van Daal, Victor   Abstract       The development of developmental dyslexia: quantitative and qualitative aspects
Flowers, D. Lynn; Meyer, Marianne; Eden, Guinevere and Wood, Frank   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Large Sample Studies of Dyslexia: Prediction and Outcome

Symposium: Auditory Processing Deficits

Griffiths, Yvonne; Bailey, Peter; Hill, Nick and Snowling, Maggie   Abstract       Factors affecting frequency discrimination by poor readers
Ramus, Franck   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Putting the cart before the horse: A neurological model of how an auditory deficit might be a consequence, not a cause, of the phonological deficit
Witton, Caroline   Abstract       Avoiding pitfalls in psychophysical threshold studies
McArthur, G. M. and Bishop, D. V. M.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Speech and non-speech discrimination in people with specific language impairment
Bishop, Dorothy; Adams, Caroline and Rosen, Stuart   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Auditory discrimination skills as predictors of outcome for language-impaired children doing computerised training of comprehension and spelling

Papers

Bondorowicz, S; Kullok, J R and Kullok, S   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   A combination of computerised photic stimuli technology and special needs teachings: A new and efficient method to ameliorate deficits associated with dyslexia
Liddle, Elizabeth; Jackson, Georgina; Rorden, Chris and Jackson, Stephen   Abstract       A visual biofeedback system effects changes in reading and naming speed, visual attention, and heart rate variability in dyslexic adults
Reynolds, D           Further data on the effectiveness of the DDAT treatment
Rutherford, Roy; Paling, C.; Webb, V.; Slater, G. and Arnoll, E.   Abstract       Presentation of data from DDAT retrospective studies

Papers

Haslum, Mary N. and Kiziewicz, Mo   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Identification of Dyslexia: Hi Tech or Hi Touch?
Grant, David   Abstract Full text     From Myths to Realities: Lessons to be drawn from over 600 student assessments
Draffan, E. A. and James, Abi   Abstract       Comparative evaluation of technology solutions for supporting the writing of dyslexic children and adults
Smythe, Ian; Draffan, EA; Andersson, Bodil; Davies, M; Gyarmathy, Eva; Porpodas, Costas and Reid, Gavin   Abstract       Use of ICT by dyslexics in university - a pan-European study

Papers

Alexander, Steve   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Creating a whole age approach to dyslexia
MacKay, Neil   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Defining, recognising and celebrating dyslexia friendly schools- validating the kitemarking of successful schools in wales and liverpool
O'Neill, Jenny and Coffield, Mary   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The Durham Experience: Promoting Dyslexia and Dyspraxia Friendly Schools
Johnson, Mike   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Pupils' views of Dyslexia Friendly Teaching

Papers

Romani, Christina and di Betta, A. M.   Abstract       Phonological and surface subtypes in adults with developmental dyslexia and dysgraphia: Exploring the cognitive causes
Bloom, Helen and Fisher, Wendy   Abstract       The MultiReader project - making electronic text accessible
Kawamura, Hiroshi           Rehabilitation of persons with disabilities

Papers

Terras, Melody; Minnis, Helen; MacKenzie, E. and Thomson, L.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Behaviour problems, self-esteem and dyslexia
Nash, Poppy and Snowling, Maggie   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Addressing the psychosocial implications of experiencing failure at school
Hales, Gerald   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Chickens and eggs. The effect of the erosion of self-esteem and self-image by treating outcomes as causes
Burdett, Julia and Burden, Bob   Abstract       Developing a dyslexic identity: dyslexic students' reflections on their experiences of assessment and identification

Workshops

Heale, Catriona   Abstract       Scaffolding Creative Writing in the Multilingual and Inclusive Classroom
Tite, Sally and Birch, Christine   Abstract       Basic Skills Tutors - a Key Role for teaching Adults with SpLD ?

Workshop

Pheloung, Barbara   Abstract Full text     Move to learn: neurological maturity leading to academic readiness

Workshops

Berggren, Per and Lindroth, Maria   Abstract       Mathematics and dyslexia: Classroom experience
Hargrave-Wright, Joyce   Abstract       Dyslexia: lateral thinking should be a 'plus' not a deficiency!

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Sunday 12.00 - 12.45


Keynote

Rack, John   Abstract       The theory and practice of effective intervention for dyslexic learners

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Sunday 14.00 - 15.40


Papers

Pickering, Susan J.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Working memory in dyslexia: beyond the phonological loop
Jeffries, Sharman and Everatt, John   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Working memory: its role in dyslexia, dyspraxia and other learning difficulties
Smith-Spark, Jamie; Fisk, John and Darling, Stephen   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia and Working Memory: More than a Phonological Problem?

Papers

Talcott, Joel B.   Abstract       Sensory and motor deficits in dyslexia: causes or correlates of impaired reading?
Rusetskaya, M.; Levashov, O.; Inshakova, O.   Abstract       Deficit of visual recognition and tracking in children with dyslexia
Steffert, Beverley   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Quantitative EEGs of visual dyslexics with coloured glasses under various lighting conditions

Symposium: Early Intervention

Regtvoort, Anne and van der Leij, Aryan   Abstract       (1) Early treatment of children at-risk of developing dyslexia
Hasselman, Fred and Verhoeven, Ludo   Abstract       (2) Early treatment of children at-risk of developing dyslexia
Eleveld, Maryanne and van den Bos, Kees   Abstract       (3) Early treatment of children at-risk of developing dyslexia
van Otterloo, Sandra and van der Leij, Aryan   Abstract       (4) Early treatment of children at-risk of developing dyslexia
van der Leij, Aryan; Verhoeven, Ludo and van den Bos, Kees   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   (5) Early treatment of children at-risk of developing dyslexia: Conclusions

Papers

Fidler, Rob; Brooks, Peter and Everatt, John   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Evaluation of adult literacy skills as part of an FE/HE dyslexia assessment process
Eld, Mary   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Recognition of adult dyslexic students' needs in university
Price, Geraldine A.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The dyslexic cognitive profile linked to compensatory measures adopted for macro and micro text generation by dyslexic undergraduate and postgraduate students in HE

Poster Session P1

James, Abi   Abstract Full text     An investigation and comparison of computer-based screening tests for dyslexia for use in FE and HE institutions
Prewett, Jill   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Predicting Progress in Early Reading Skills
Reid, Gavin   Abstract       The development, implementation and implications of the Special Needs Assessment Profile
Karpathiou, C.; Dalla, V. and Kapetanios, V.   Abstract       Treatment of dyslexia with completely objective and provable data
Gerretsen, P.; Vaessen, A. and Ekkebus, M.   Abstract       The effect of a psycholinguistic treatment for children and adults with developmental dyslexia
Hawthorne, Alexander George   Abstract       An Examination of the use of sign supported English as a learning aid for dyslexic people who have difficulty with homophones
Sulkin, Adi   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Functional Rhythmic Integration (F.R.I) Program For the Treatment of Learning Disabilities
Crombie, Margaret; Thomson, Moira and McColl, Hilary   Abstract Full text     Modern foreign language learning
de Lourdes Acedo de Bueno, María   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Psycho - educational and family interventions: contributions to success of a diagnosed case of developmental dyslexia. History of life
Cyhlarova, E.; Kinsey, K.; Hansen, P.; Stein, J. F. and Richardson, A. J.   Abstract       Fatty acid status and visual function in adults with dyslexia
Dolan, Margarida; da Silva, Alves and Heito, M.   Abstract       Humpty Dumpty biting cheeks and tongues: Postural instability and dyslexia
Bracher, David   Abstract       Creating friendly learning environments for children who experience specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), using evidence-informed practice to develop inclusive practices
Minnis, Helen; Terras, Melody; MacKenzie, E. and Thomson, L.   Abstract       I feel very, very small: Reflections on living with dyslexia
Stewart-King, Susan   Abstract Full text     The Adult Dyslexia and Personal Training course
Avramidis, Elias   Abstract       Enabling access to text for dyslexic students in HE: A longitudinal evaluation of Asfedic tuning
Helland, Turid and Kaasa, Randi   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia in English as a second language
Kyratji, Helen and Ainscow, Mel   Abstract       Cognitive Profiles and Literacy Development in English-Greek Monolingual and Bilingual Children in UK and Cyprus
Nijakowska, Joanna   Abstract Full text     Teaching English as a foreign language to Polish dyslexic students
Tiffin-Richards, Margaret C.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   English4Uth - an English language learning programme for German scholars with dyslexia
Papadopoulou, Maria; Zafiropoulou, Maria and McLeod, John   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Common Reading Errors in First Grade Pupils: a cross-cultural study of differences and similarities among Greek and English school-children
Serrano, Francisco and Defior, Sylvia   Abstract       Phonological awareness and dyslexia in Spanish
Chong, Sharon and Lee, W. L.   Abstract       Reading development in bilingual biscriptal children
Elbeheri, Gad   Abstract Full text     Dyslexia and the Arabic script: Devising a diagnostic tool, methods and implications for our understanding of dyslexia
Nelson, Anne and Parker, Caroline   Abstract       Dyslexia and Voice Recognition Software - Really the perfect match?
Pavlidis, George Th. and Katana, V.   Abstract Full text     Personalised Multimedia Method Significantly Improves the Spelling of Greek Dyslexics
Mitchell, Elaine   Abstract Full text     Following SENDA - Institutional and individual responses to the needs of students with dyslexia
Amos, Joan   Abstract Full text     Promoting Dyslexia Friendliness in East Sussex Schools
Johnson, Mike   Abstract       Readabilty of GCSE & A-level papers - a level playing field?
Griffiths, Carol; Norwich, Brahm and Burden, Bob   Abstract       Dyslexia Friendly schools: The Gap between Policy and Practice
Bogdanowicz, Marta   Abstract       European Dyslexia Association Questionnaire: The Rights of Dyslexic Children
Rudra, A           Phonological ability, semantic vocabulary skill, visual memory and print exposure in 9 to 11 year old poor readers
Stasinos, D           Dyslexia: Multilingual Environment and use of New Technology
Pauls, K. A. M.           Noise and Motion Processing and its Correlation With Literacy: an fMRI Study
Halliday, L. F.           Frequency Discrimination in Specific Reading Disability and Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Workshops

May-Brenneker, Eleanor and Alexandre, Philip   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   TTRS - Touch-Type Read and Spell for students with spelling, reading or writing difficulties
Kelly, Kath and Johnson, Mike   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The Early Identification of Dyslexia in Bilingual Pupils: A study of play patterns in 4 year olds

Workshops

Cookney, Pam and Pollock, Colette   Abstract       Adult Literacy Group - an Ace Combination of Tuition and Support
Mitchell, Anne   Abstract       Signs, Symbols and Sums - the Language of Maths

Workshops

McCormick, Marian   Abstract       Alphabetics Workshop
Yoshimoto, Ronald   Abstract       Structured Multisensory Language Instruction: Characteristics and Integration with Thinking Skills, Vocabulary, and Other Content Subjects

Workshops

Brinckerhoff, Loring and Banerjee, Manju   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Determining Appropriate Documentation for College Students with Dyslexia: An international Perspective
Dow, Elspeth   Abstract       Strategies for adult dyslexics in the workplace

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Sunday 16.10 - 17.25


Papers

Atkinson, Susan and Whiteley, Helen   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia, Inhibition and Working Memory
Jacobson, Christer; Sandell, Anita; Nordman, Egon and Svensson, Idor   Abstract       A ten years follow up of poor readers in Sweden
van der Sluis, Sophie; de Jong, Peter F. and van der Leij, Aryan   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Inhibition and switching in children with learning deficits in arithmetic and reading

Papers

Kinsey, Kristofer; Hansen, Peter and Stein, John   Abstract       Magnocellular Processing, Attention, and Reading
Amitay, Sygal; Ben-Yehudah, Gal; Banai, Karen; Ahissar, Merav and Nelken, Israel   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The perceptual profile of adult dyslexics

Papers

Leppanen, Paavo H. T.; Kaaranen, Minna; Guttorm, Tomi K.; Puolakanaho, Anne; Poikkeus, Anna-Maija; Eklund, Kenneth M.; Lyytinen, Paula and Lyytinen, Heikki   Abstract       Infant brain event-related potentials to temporal speech cues are associated with later language skills in children with and without risk for familial dyslexia
Lyytinen, Heikki; Eklund, Kenneth; Kaaranen, Minna; Lyytinen, Paula; Poikkeus, Anna-Maija and Tolvanen, Asko   Abstract       Developmental routes to dyslexia - findings from an eight year follow-up in the Jyväskylä Longitudinal Study of Dyslexia (JLD)
Guttorm, Tomi K.; Leppanen, Paavo H. T.; Poikkeus, Anna-Maija; Eklund, Kenneth M.; Lyytinen, Paula and Lyytinen, Heikki   Abstract       Brain event-related potentials (ERPs) to speech stimuli at birth are associated with later language skills in children with and without familial risk for dyslexia

Papers

Scheltinga, Femke; Struiksma, Chris and van der Leij, Aryan   Abstract       Treatment of hard-to-remediate dyslexic children
Clark, Kathleen   Abstract Full text     Count Me In: Supporting Intervention in Dyslexia

Papers

Hargreaves, Sandra and Annan, Angus   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Barriers and Benefits: Addressing the IT Support Needs of Dyslexic and Dyspraxic Students in HE
Goodwin, Vicki and Thomson, Bonita   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   From research to practice - a staff training initiative to meet the needs of post 16 and adult students with dyslexia
Pollak, David   Abstract Full text     Dyslexia, the self and higher education: Learning life histories of students identified as dyslexic

Papers

McLoughlin, David and Leather, Carol   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Training Employment Service Psychologists: Implications for Good Practice
Todd, Jo   Abstract       Managing ability in the workplace

Papers

Ghitulete, Georgiana   Abstract       Hearing discrimination as a basis of diagnosis of the difficulties of the dyslexic Romanian child
Spencer, Ken and Xing, M   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Ameliorating a Dyslexic Language: how a transformed English orthography can reduce the emergence of reading problems
Zelinkova, Olga   Abstract       Is phonemic awareness important for reading and writing Czech?

Workshop

Reid, Gavin   Abstract       Learning styles sound, lights , action classroom perspectives

Workshop

Bley, Nancy   Abstract       The interaction of language and math: helping the student with learning disabilities

Workshop

Warde, Beverly A. (Ed. D) and Blackman, Norma (M. Ed.)   Abstract       The Use of Expository Text Structure Cues by University Students with Learning Disabilities: Research and Remediation

Workshop

Schedler, Jean-Fryer   Abstract       Life after /k/ /a/ /t/: Morphological issues in reading

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Sunday 17.45 - 18.30


Keynote

Berninger, Virginia   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Brain-Based Assessment and Instructional Interventions: Understanding and Changing the Constraints in Functional Reading and Writing Systems

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Sunday 21.00 - 21.45


Symposium

Nicolson, Rod and Fulton, David   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Kitemarking interventions

Session

Hargreaves, Sandra   Abstract       The Association of Dyslexic Specialists in HE (ADSHE)

Paper

Dolan, Margarida; da Silva, Alves and Heito, M.   Abstract       Humpty Dumpty biting cheeks and tongues: Postural instability and dyslexia: a demonstration

Workshop

Juggins, Mike   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Ability Follows Enthusiasm - using art to empower the dyslexic learner

Workshop

Jordan, Ian   Abstract       Identification and Treatment of Perceptual Problems in Dyslexia

Workshop

van Alsenoy, Susan   Abstract       Thinking About Thinking: Self-Identification for Students Who Learn Differently

New Talk

West, Tom           Finding Talents - Not Fixing Only

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Monday 9.00 - 9.45


Keynote

Peer, Lindsay   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia: The Road to Successful Inclusion

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Monday 9.50 - 11.05


Symposium: Auditory Processing Disorder

Treharne, Dilys   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The effect of auditory processing disorder (APD) on learning and literacy
Treharne, Dilys   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The management of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) using a listening stimulation programme
Jeyes, Gwyneth   Abstract Full text     Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Listening Training Program for children who are underachieving in a State School

Papers

Pope, Debbie and Whiteley, Helen   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Is dyslexia more than a literacy problem? An evaluation of the 'cerebellar deficit' hypothesis
McPhillips, Martin   Abstract       The role of early movement in learning to read
Ramus, Franck; White, Sarah; Milne, Elizabeth; Rosen, Stuart; Swettenham, John and Frith, Uta   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Sensorimotor impairments and reading: Insights from a comparison between dyslexic and autistic children

Papers

Sparkes, D.; Robinson, G.; Dunstan, H.; Roberts, T.   Abstract Full text     Biochemical Anomalies in People With a Visual Sub-Type of Dyslexia
Doyle, Erica; Smith, Elaine; Smyth, Stephanie; McCausland, Aisling and Fuller, Ray   Abstract       Effects of reflex replication in the remediation of specific language learning difficulties in pre-literate children at risk for dyslexia
Richardson, A. J.           Randomised controlled trials of fatty acid treatment in dyslexia and related conditions: a review of the evidence

Papers

Harrison, Allyson G.; and Nichols, Eva   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   A Validation Of The Dyslexia Adult Screening Test (DAST) In A Post Secondary Population in Canada
Hennessy, Nancy and Soper, Sandra   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Metacognitive Skills and Strategies-Keys to Efficient and Effective Learning for the Dyslexic Student

Symposium: EAL

Kahn-Horwitz, Janina   Abstract       Predictors of Successful EFL Learning
Deutsch, Rika (MA)   Abstract       Diagnostic Reading Tests for Identifying At-Risk Students
Roffman, Naomi (MA)   Abstract       A Multisensory Decoding Program Adapted for EFL Learners

Papers

Hakiel, Nick   Abstract Full text     Barriers to Implementation: A review of research data identifying the most common barriers to teachers and educational systems being willing to adopt best practices
Litterick, Ian   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Electronic texts and Copyright: opening or closing the door to unimpaired reading for the reading impaired? A test for the DDA
Kirby, Amanda   Abstract       Children don't all come in neat little boxes

Symposium: ICT

Andersson, Bodil   Abstract       Using ICT to Support Dyslexia in Higher education and Working Life
Crivelli, Victoria   Abstract       Using ICT to help Dyslexics overcome barriers to Literacy and Learning
Thomson, Moira   Abstract       Using ICT to Support Dyslexia in the mainstream Secondary School

Workshop

Cooke, Ann   Abstract       One in every class. The training of teachers for specialist intervention and for the inclusive classroom

Workshop

MacKay, Neil   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia and inclusion - Generic strategies to meet diverse needs in mainstream settings

Workshop

Blankfield, Sheila   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia Support Tutors' Virtual Office

Workshop

Pumfrey, Peter   Abstract Full text     Moving towards a dyslexia friendly higher education system in the UK? Challenges and responses in higher education policy, provision and practice

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Monday 11.35 - 12.50


Symposium: Auditory Processing Disorder

Treharne, Dilys; Szczerbinski, Marcin and Rapsey, Gwyneth   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Comparing the effectiveness of two listening stimulation programmes in the management of auditory processing and literacy difficulties
Beller, Isi; Lloyd, Peter and Nicholson, Joanne   Abstract       Lexiphone therapy: an auditory intervention approach for developmental dyslexia
Lloyd, Peter; Nicholson, Joanne and Wheeler, Maureen   Abstract       Testing the efficacy of the lexiphone approach to the treatment of dyslexia with English children

Papers

van Leeuwen, T. H.; Been, P. H.; van den Brink, D.; Diepstra, H. and Plakas, A.   Abstract       Early development of auditory discrimination in infants at risk for dyslexia and controls
Koster, C.; Been, P. H.; Koster, F.; Diepstra, H. D.; van Leeuwen, T. H. and Krikhaar, E.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Productive lexical acquisition in infants at risk for dyslexia and typically developing infants
Been, P. H.; van den Brink, D.; van Leeuwen, T.; Dhar, M. and Zwarts, F.   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia: deficient visual movement detection in at risk infants

Papers

Weeks, Sally and Everatt, John   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Insult added to injury: the effects on learning of prolonged spelling difficulties
McNeil, Alan M. and Johnston, Rhona S.   Abstract       Poor Readers Use of Orthographic Information in Learning to Read New Words: A Visual Bias or Phonological Deficit?
Davies, Robert; Weekes, Brendan; Thomson, Michael and McCormick, Marian   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Factors that predict lexical processing in dyslexia

Symposium: Development of Literacy in Deaf Children

Grant, Deborah James Juliet; Dumbrill, Hilary and Bristow, Jacqueline   Abstract       Factors that predict reading outcomes in deaf children
Grant, Deborah James Juliet; Dumbrill, Hilary and Bristow, Jacqueline   Abstract       Assessing deaf children's abilities in verbal and non-verbal domains
Grant, Deborah James Juliet; Dumbrill, Hilary and Bristow, Jacqueline   Abstract       Processing Profiles of deaf children who differ in literacy attainments
Grant, Deborah James Juliet; Dumbrill, Hilary and Bristow, Jacqueline   Abstract       Outcomes: Literacy development in deaf children

Symposium: EAL

Neufeld, Regina   Abstract       A 10-minute Video Presentation and Discussion of the Multisensory Method in a Foreign Language
Goldfus, Carol   Abstract       Reading Comprehension: Taking Dyslexic Students a Step Further
Morfidi, Eleni and van der Leij, Aryan   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The development of second language reading in normal and poor readers when English is taught as a foreign language

Papers

Palmer Rawle, Carol   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Effective Teaching and Learning, an Entitlement for All
Calder, Isobel   Abstract Full text     Including Pupils with Dyslexia: How can Classroom Assistants help?
Haddock, Louise   Abstract       SpLD/Dyslexia Policy: From Local Authority to Primary Schools in Scotland

Papers

Rohl, Mary and Greaves, Daryl   Abstract Full text     What's Happening with Pre-Service Preparation of Teachers for Literacy and Numeracy Teaching in Australia
Nichols, Eva; Harrison, Allyson; McCloskey, Larry and Weintraub, Laura   Abstract Full text     IT'S ABOUT BELONGING: The Final Report of the Learning Opportunities Task Force to the Government of Ontario in Canada
Tibi, Sana   Abstract       The impact of reading failure on children's social life

Workshop

Amatangelo, Judith S.   Abstract Full text     The Impact of Integrating Music Into Reading Instruction Upon A Child's Social and Emotional Development

Workshop

Stacey, Ginny   Abstract       Explaining dyslexia to dyslexic adults

Workshop

Todd, Jo   Abstract       Disclosure - ownership and understanding

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Monday 14.00 - 15.40


Poster Session P2

Bosse, Marie-line and Valdois, Sylviane   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Visual-Attentional deficits in developmental dyslexia
Tiffin-Richards, Margaret C.; Richards, Michael L.; Hasselhorn, Marcus; Banaschewski, Tobias and Rothenberger, Aribert   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Time perception and reproduction in children with dyslexia and/or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Moores, Elisabeth   Abstract       Deficits in Dyslexia: Barking up the wrong tree?
Dubois, Matthieu and Noel, Marie-Pascale   Abstract Full text     Developmental surface dyslexia and visual span : a case study
Bindal, Deepali   Abstract       The Effect of Tinted Lenses on Dyslexia
Frensch, Natascha   Abstract       Developing a typeface for people with dyslexia
Schnappauf, Nicole   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Mathematical learning processes of secondary students with dyslexia and related difficulties (Key stages 3 and 4)
di Betta, A. M. and Romani, C.   Abstract       Visual sequential memory and severity of dysgraphia in adults with developmental dyslexia
Plakas, A. and van Leeuwen, T. H.   Abstract Full text     Auditory habituation in children at risk for dyslexia and controls
Karpathiou, C.; Dalla, V.; Kapetanios, V. and. Papa, A   Abstract       Objective diagnostic scale for dyslexia, through neuropsychological data by using EEG mapping
Karpathiou, C.; Dalla, V.; Kapetanios, V. and Balamoti, S.   Abstract       Clinical types of dyslexia in preschool and shcool ages
Karpathiou, C.; Dalla, V. and Kapetanios, V.   Abstract       Dyslexia in adults
Regtvoort, Anne   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Early diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia: the role of pre-attentive and attentive learning mechanisms: study 1
Horne, Joanna and Singleton, Chris   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Computerised screening for dyslexia in secondary education
Sampaio, Paulo Ricardo Souza; Liparizi, Karla Ferreira and Rodrigues-Alves, Carlos Alberto   Abstract       Contribution to the study of Dyslexia - the use of prismatic lenses
Maroko, Shlomit and Regev, Noya   Abstract       The assessment process as a trigger for change - a case study
Trott, C.; Beacham, N. and Szumko, J.   Abstract       Teaching Statistics to HE students with dyslexia and/or dyscalculia through one-to-one support and computer-based media
Reid, Agnieszka   Abstract       Dyslexic difficulties and learning strategies in university students: Implications for providing professional help for students with dyslexia
Drossinou Korea, Maria   Abstract Full text     Support dyslexic students from Agricultural University of Athens : question of identity and Intervention
Roberts, Sheena; Boyle, Elizabeth A and Terras, Melody   Abstract       Reading abilities of dyslexic students in Higher Education
Alivisatos, Maya   Abstract       Rapid Naming and Reading Difficulties in the Greek Language
Lindgren, Signe-Anita   Abstract       Screening University Students for Potential Mild Dyslexia
Krasowic-Kupis, Grazyna   Abstract       Story telling and dyslexia - syntactic and semantic deficits in Polish dyslexic children
MacKay, Neil and Lee, S.   Abstract       Teacher training and dyslexia in Hong Kong - A collegiate approach to linking policy and practice
Adler, Eva   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Significant changes in German reading practice and reading comprehension performance over 20 years
YIM-NG, Yuet Yee   Abstract       Script-sound cueing in Reformed and Standard Chinese characters: the ecological evidence for a connectionist view on lexicon reading
Bishop-Liebler, Paula   Abstract       A Pilot survey of dyslexia and music in a conservatoire setting
Krasowic-Kupis, Grazyna   Abstract       Creativity of the adolescents with developmental dyslexia
Dahlin, Karin and Myrberg, Mats   Abstract       Improving cognitive ability and school achievement by computer based training of executive functions, the BASTA-projekt
Needle, Jamie   Abstract       Balance and postural control in dyslexia: an investigation of adults' abilities
Brookes, Rebecca L   Abstract       Cerebellar Deficits Distinguish between IQ Discrepant and Non-discrepant Poor Readers: Evidence for a Discrepancy Definition in Dyslexia

Papers

Lindsay, Geoff   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Is early identification possible?
Lee, Jenny   Abstract Full text     Spelling Logic? Prove It!
Miles, Elaine   Abstract       How does understanding the roots of the English language help you to teach spelling?

Papers

Wolff, Ulrika and Lundberg, Ingvar   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Subgrouping of poor readers based on the IEA-studies of 9-year-olds
Blomert, Leo and de Vries, Anton   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Prevalence of Dyslexia in The Netherlands
Szczerbinski, Marcin and Pelc-Pekala, Olga   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Early identification of dyslexia in the Polish language
Fawcett, Angela and Nicolson, Rod   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Screening for dyslexia from cradle to grave!

Papers

Herrington, Margaret   Abstract Full text     A 'Research in Practice' Narrative: Developing Expertise in Supporting Dyslexic Adults
Connelly, Vincent   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexic adults' concurrent activation of high and low level production processes in written composition
McLoughlin, David   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Strategies for Success in Adulthood: A close shave with Occam's razor

Papers

Price, Geraldine and Gale, Anne   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Automaticity, dysfunctional organisation and the dyslexic profile: issues connected with nursing practice, the professional's dilemma
Litterick, Ian   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   UK Government Support programmes for dyslexic individuals: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Mortimore, Tilly and Dresser, Kate   Abstract       Dyslexia Provision for students in Cardiff HEIs: The ACCORD Experience
Pruden, David   Abstract       Dyslexia and the Youth Justice System

Workshops

Juggins, Mike   Abstract       Adapting to Meet Learners' Needs
van Alsenoy, Susan   Abstract       LD Support for Mainstream Teachers Worldwide

Workshops

Bishop, Erica   Abstract       Hands On Maths Workshop
Irons, Peter   Abstract       The use of objective 'background colour' optimisation to enable effective strategic saccade-fixation cycle modification to maximise oral reading efficiency.(phonetic segmentation and blending)

Workshops

Beard, Jenni   Abstract Full text     Dyslexia in Adulthood: Personal and Professional Observations
Bauer, James J.   Abstract       The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Dyslexics

Workshops

Schloss, D; Smythe, I and Draffan, EA   Abstract       e-learning, assessments and dyslexia - reassessing examinations
Crivelli, Victoria   Abstract       Using ICT to help Dyslexics overcome barriers to Literacy and Learning

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Monday 16.10 - 17.25


Papers

Shalev, Lilach and Caspi, Yael   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The role of visual perception and orienting of attention in reading
Reilly, Jeanne and Thomson, Patience   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Beyond Decoding - how insecure language skills affect the ability of the dyslexic reader to attain fluency and confidence
Kirkbride, Sybella   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The Relationship between Analogical and Phonological Strategies in Spelling: Results from two studies involving five- to eight-year-old English School-children

Papers

Boets, Bart; van Ingelghem, Mieke; Laneau, Johan; Wouters, Jan; van Wieringen, Astrid and Ghesquiere, Pol   Abstract       Auditory temporal information processing in preschool children at risk of dyslexia : relations with phonological awareness and developing literacy skills
Meyer, Marianne S. and Flowers, Lynne   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Heterogeneous Poor Readers: The Complexities of Comprehension
Hudson, Judith   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Did it work for you? Investigating learning strategies to enhance spelling and 'sight word' recall performance for the older dyslexic pupil

Papers

Bell, Nanci and Worthington, Paul   Abstract       Symbol Imagery: A Sensory-Cognitive Factor Underlying Phonological & Orthographic Processing and Fluency
Bosse, Marie-line and Valdois, Sylviane   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Visual-Attentional vs phonological deficits in developmental dyslexia
Ofte, Sonja H. and Hugdahl, Kenneth   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Right-left confusion and reversals measured with the Bergen Right-Left Discrimination Test

Symposium: Early Screening

Cogan, Pauline and Fuller, Ray   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The development of the TEST-D: Trinity Early Screening Test for Dyslexia
Allman, Justin and Fuller, Ray   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The development of the TEST-CDW: Trinity Early Screening test for Cognitive Development, WWW-based

Papers

Leather, Carol   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Building the Bridges to Successful Employment
Singleton, Chris and Simmons, Fiona   Abstract       Arithmetic difficulties of bright adults with dyslexia

Papers

Dickman, Emerson   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The link between learning disabilities and antisocial behavior
Alexander-Passe, Neil   Abstract Full text     A Living Nightmare: An investigation of how dyslexics cope in school
McCann, Sheila and Fuller, Ray   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Evaluation of the effects of participating in a special summer schools programme on self esteem in young children with dyslexia

Papers

Sucena, Ana and Castro, S. L.   Abstract       The Role of Orthographic Consistency in Naming Words and Pseudo-Words: A Cross Sectional Analysis from the 1st to the 4th Grades in European Portuguese
Abu-Rabia, Salim and Taha, Haitham       Powerpoint presentation   Reading and spelling error analysis of native Arabic dyslexic readers
Abu-Rabia, Salim and Maroun, Lateefeh   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The Effect of Consanguineous Marriage on Reading Disability in the Arab Community

Workshops

Neafus, Barbara   Abstract Full text     The Sonday System (product demonstration)

Workshops

MacKay, Neil   Abstract Full text     Success comes in cans, not can'ts - accelerating learning for dyslexic learners in the mainstream classroom through metacognition and emotional intelligence

Workshops

Dolan, Margarida   Abstract       Humpty Dumpty together again! Learning & life support for high ability adult dyslexic students

Workshops

Mitchell, Anne and Carless, Sue   Abstract       Dyslexia Friendly Schools - A Partnership Approach

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Tuesday 9.00 - 9.45


Keynote

Lyon, G. Reid   Abstract       Intervention: From Research to policy and practice

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Tuesday 9.50 - 11.05


Papers

Peer, Lindsay   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   'Glue ear' (Otitis media) and dyslexia - theory into practice
van Ingelghem, M.; Boets, B.; van Wieringen, A.; Wouters, J.; Vandenbussche, E.; Onghena, P. and Ghesquiere, P.   Abstract       Auditory and visual temporal processing in dyslexic and normal reading children matched for sex, age and intellectual ability
Laasonen, Marja; Vedenpaa, Anita; Salmela, Viljami; Lahti-Nuuttila, Pekka; Service, Elisabet and Virsu, Veijo   Abstract       Relationships between temporal processing, short-term/working memory, and magnocellular functioning in developmental dyslexia

Papers

Stoodley, Catherine and Stein, John   Abstract       Incidence of phonological, visual, auditory and motor impairments in dyslexic and control children
Rochelle, Kim SH; Richards, Ian L and Talcott, Joel B   Abstract       Kinematic analysis of postural sway during perturbed standing in adults with dyslexia

Papers

Raviv, Nili   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Learn to Learn: The Raviv Method
Milne, Duncan   Abstract       Subtype-specific dyslexic intervention
Saunders, Kate and White, Annie   Abstract       How Dyslexics Learn: Thoughts for teachers

Papers

Kirby, Amanda and Smythe, Ian   Abstract       Screening of comorbid Specific Learning Difficulties: Theory into practice

Papers

Laouris,Yiannis; Papadopoulos, Timothy C. and Makris, Pantelis   Abstract       The validation of MAPS, computerized cognitive battery of tests in 30 schools of Cyprus
Hutchinson, Jane; Whiteley, Helen; Smith, Chris and Connors, Liz   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The early identification of dyslexia: Children with English as an additional language

Papers

Singleton, Chris and Cragg, Laura   Abstract       Visual stress in adults with and without dyslexia
Singleton, Chris and Horne, Joanna   Abstract       Computerised screening for dyslexia in adults
Corrie, Anne   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Wordchains at College: High incidence of reading problems exposed

Papers

Goldfus, Carol   Abstract       A cognitive processing model of FL comprehension for the LD adolescent FL student
Pavlidis, George Th. and Giannouli, Vicky   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Why spelling errors accurately differentiate Greek from English speaking dyslexics: implications for the causes & treatment of dyslexia
Miller Guron, Louise   Abstract       First and second language rapid naming speed and word recognition automaticity

Workshops

Rack, John; Collins, Annie; Apiafi, Judi and Goldup, Wendy   Abstract       Structured Multi-sensory teaching: creative approaches for the real world

Workshops

McLean, Bernadette and Wood, Rosie   Abstract       Reading Skills are not Caught - they need to be Taught !

Workshops

Stetkevich, Andrew   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Tapping Into Tactile/Kinesthetic Methodology for Vocabulary & Comprehension Development

Workshops

Sonday, Arlene W.   Abstract Full text     Why Teach Spelling?

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Tuesday 11.35 - 12.50


Papers

Stein, John   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The Biological Basis of Developmental Dyslexia
Silverstein, Aditi E.   Abstract       How the brain learns: the science behind and the application of Fast ForWord(tm) for people with dyslexia

Papers

Fleming, Isobel and Singleton, Chris   Abstract       Prenatal, Perinatal and Postnatal Factors in Developmental Dyslexia
Beneventi, H; Toennessen, F E; Barndon, R; Ersland, L and Hugdahl, K   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Working memory processing and phonological awareness: An fMRI study

Symposium: Applying Cognitive Science to the Classroom

Shapiro, Laura; Solity, Jonathan; Brown, Gordon; Chater, Nick; Vousden, Janet; Ellefson, Michelle and Seabrook, Rachel   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   A whole-class based intervention can reduce the incidence of reading difficulty
Ellefson, Michelle; Solity, Jonathan; Brown, Gordon; Chater, Nick; Vousden, Janet; Shapiro, Laura and Seabrook, Rachel   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   What are the factors that cause reading difficulties?
Vousden, Janet; Solity, Jonathan; Brown, Gordon; Chater, Nick; Ellefson, Michelle; Shapiro, Laura and Seabrook, Rachel   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Real Books vs. Reading Schemes: Why real books could reduce literacy difficulties
Solity, Jonathan; Brown, Gordon; Chater, Nick; Vousden, Janet; Ellefson, Michelle; Shapiro, Laura and Seabrook, Rachel   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Recommended teaching strategies based on principles from Cognitive Science

Papers

Lee, Ray   Abstract Full text     Screening and Rescue in The Foundation Stage
Whiteley, Helen; Smith, Chris; Connors, Liz and Oakley, Suzanne   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Early literacy intervention: Can we predict who will benefit?
Smith, Chris; Whiteley, Helen and Oakley, Suzanne   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Effective early literacy intervention by teachers and classroom assistants

Papers

Lewin Doctor, Estelle A.; Olisa, Julia and Dodds, Philippa   Abstract Full text     Catching up at Key Stage 2
Crombie, Margaret   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia in an Inclusive Context
Struiksma, Chris   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Differences in response to treatment discriminate dyslexic from slow readers

Papers

Spickett, C; Tulloch, I; Wilson, J; Mattey, M; Finn, D and Boyle, J   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Students in higher education with mathematical difficulties: An investigation of the scope and nature of the problems and of the implications for support
Brinckerhoff, Loring   Abstract       Technological Preparedness for students with learning disabilities: implications for transition to College
Mortimore, Tilly   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Dyslexia, Cognitive style, and the learning experience of students in Higher Education

Papers

Nenopoulou, Styliani and Everatt, John   Abstract       Literacy ability and phonological skills amongst dyslexic and bilingual students
Everatt, John; Reid, Gavin; Smythe, Ian; Gyarmathy, Eva and Oztoycan, Ersin   Abstract       Learning, thinking and language: cross cultural comparisons
Moseley, Robin and Smith, Kevin   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   Problems, issues and (some) solutions in delivering a service for dyslexic students in a multilingual society

Workshops

Dodds, David and Houston, Meg   Abstract Full text Powerpoint presentation   Flying Start Programme and follow-up study

Workshops

Wood, Rosie; Burgess, Joann; Hoddell, Susie and Wrench, Betsy   Abstract       Practical Management of the 'Big Three' Speech and Language Difficulties for Dyslexic Students

Workshops

Ghelani, Karen and Tannock, Rosemary   Abstract       Reading Comprehension in Adolescents with Reading Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Tuesday 14.00 - 14.45


Keynote

Nicolson, Rod   Abstract   Powerpoint presentation   The Dyslexia Ecosystem: Into the future

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Cancellations


Alm, Jan   Abstract       Intelligent Testing of Intelligence in the diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia (cancelled)
Baird, Jill and Dresser, Kate   Abstract       Why screen for 'dyslexic' genes? (cancelled)
Barling, Andrew and Barling, Carol   Abstract       Biological Aspects of Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia (cancelled)
Carter, Wendy   Abstract       Dyslexic students in Higher Education: a psychological study (cancelled)
Cheng Lai, Alice   Abstract       Factors Related to Chinese Reading Performance in Cantonese and Potunghua Speaking Children with and without Dyslexia: Evidence of Cross-Language Transfer of Phonological and Orthographic Processing (cancelled)
Dimitriadi, Yota   Abstract       Discussing how digital video can support bilingual children with dyslexia in language & literacy (cancelled)
Fischer, Burkhart; Hartnegg, Klaus; Schaffler, Tina; and Sonntag, Juliane   Abstract       Optomotor, visual, and low level auditory skills: development, deficits, training, and transfer to reading and spelling in dyslexia (cancelled)
Fischer, Burkhart; Hartnegg, Klaus; Schaffler, Tina; and Sonntag, Juliane   Abstract       Visual, Optomotor And Auditory Processing in Dyslexia: Development, Deficits, and Training(cancelled)
Fisher, Alison; Barnes, Gareth; Hillebrand, Arjan; Holliday, Ian and Richards, Ian   Abstract       Magnetoencephalographic Study of Low-Level Auditory Processing in Developmental Dyslexia (cancelled)
Flemming, W. Dain and O'Shiel, D'arne   Abstract       Scaffolding Writing Tasks with Top Level and Generic Structure (cancelled)
Gerendy, Iulia; Ghitulete, Georgiana and Nicolae, Alina   Abstract       Multi-sensory teaching - the Romanian Structural Factors Approach (cancelled)
Karmiloff-Smith, Annette   Abstract       The important paradox: Developmental disorders are developmental (cancelled)
Kasler, Jon and colleagues   Abstract       Dyslexia Support at Tel Hai college, Israel: The Strengths and Weaknesses Academic Profile (SWAP) (cancelled)
Levashov, O. V.   Abstract       Interhemispheric reversal of M- P- system interaction as a possible factor of dyslexia appearance (cancelled)
Levy, S; Merhi, D.; Hirschfeld, M.; Lenehan, L.; Batty, S.; Mondello, A.; Chan, J.; Golder, J.   Abstract       Results of the DDAT programme in 200 individuals treated for 9 months or more in Australia (cancelled)
Litten, Malcolm and Scorer, Diana   Abstract       Finding their Voice: Introducing speech recognition software to a mainstream primary school (cancelled)
Louise Kelly, M; Jones, M and Corley, M   Abstract       Frequency and regularity effects: dyslexic vs non-dyslexic eye movements (cancelled)
McDonnell, Gina and Fuller, Ray   Abstract       An evaluation of the predictive validity of the Dyslexia Early Screening Test (cancelled)
Nikolopoulos, Dimitris S.   Abstract       Patterns of reading disability in a regular orthography (cancelled)
Nikolopoulos, Dimitris S.; Protopapas, Athanassios and Skaloumbakas, Christos   Abstract       Computer-based screening for reading disabilities (cancelled)
Overy, Katie   Abstract       Music and Language: Rhythm Games for Literacy Development (cancelled)
Paterson, Fiona and Watson, Jocelynne   Abstract       The relationship between auditory memory and the ability to repeat and spell non-words in adult dyslexics (cancelled)
Preheim, Lorie and Young, Glenn   Abstract       Seven Critical Needs for System Change (cancelled)
Preheim, Lorie and Young, Glenn   Abstract       Spanish Language and Dyslexia/Learning Disabilities (cancelled)
Preheim, Lorie and Young, Glenn   Abstract       Women and Dyslexia-long term outcomes for unidentified females with LD (cancelled)
Richards, Ian L.; Talcott, Joel B. and other members of the Dyslexia Research Group and Dyslexia and Developmental Assessment Centre   Abstract       Developmental Dyslexia: Characteristics, Consistencies and Caveats (cancelled)
Richardson, A. J.; Cyhlarova, E.; Montgomery, P.; Lowerson, S. and Portwood, M.   Abstract       Treatment with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids can improve reading and spelling progress in children with developmental coordination disorder: a randomised controlled trial (cancelled)
Richardson, A. J.; Cyhlarova, E.; Montgomery, P. and Portwood, M.   Abstract       Treatment with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids can reduce ADHD-related symptoms in children with developmental coordination disorder: a randomised controlled trial (cancelled)
Schwarz, Robin   Abstract       Adapting a K-12 assessment model of culturally and linguistically diverse students for use in post-secondary and adult education settings (cancelled)
Stokes-Smith, Pat; Tyler, Ian and Howlett, Christine   Abstract       Wolverhampton Grammar School's OPAL PROGRAMME for dyslexic students (cancelled)
Thomson, M. and Waddell, A.   Abstract       Working memory skills and Dyslexic Children (cancelled)
Young, Glenn   Abstract       Juvenile offending and disabilities: US findings from the Center for Juvenile Justice (cancelled)


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