To mark Dyslexia Awareness Month 2025, the EDA is delighted to host a free webinar presented by a leading international expert in the field: Professor Julia Carroll.
Webinar Title: Towards an updated definition of dyslexia: findings from a Delphi study of dyslexia experts.
For years, significant debate has surrounded the definition and use of the term dyslexia. Professor Carroll’s presentation will share the key findings from a Delphi study that established significant areas of consensus among professionals across education, research, psychology, and occupational support.
The research achieved consensus on 41 statements, which are now used as the basis for the updated definition. Professor Carroll will discuss how these findings advocate for a holistic assessment approach, arguing that a focus on phonological deficits alone is too narrow, as dyslexia often results from multiple underlying deficits. The presentation will emphasize the validity of the term ‘dyslexia’ while highlighting remaining areas that require further research.
About the Speaker
Professor Julia M Carroll is a Professor of Psychology in Education at the University of Birmingham School of Education. Her extensive research focuses on dyslexia and literacy development, including the role of linguistic knowledge and socio-emotional wellbeing. She is highly respected in the community, having previously chaired the British Dyslexia Association’s international conference and currently serving as a trustee for the Professional Association of Teachers of Students with SpLDs (PATOSS).
EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm Central European Time (CET) (6:00 pm UK and Ireland)
Important Registration Note: We plan to record the webinar and share it on our YouTube channel afterwards. Please only register to attend if you plan to join the webinar live.
Secure your free spot for this webinar now at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/eda/1883161
