Preliminary Programme for the Summer Seminars 2023
Please note that changes to the programme may occur down the road.
Day one
Friday, June 30
11:30 – 13:00 – Main hall
Registration
Registration and refreshments
13:00 – 13:15 – Main hall
Opening Ceremony
13:15 – 13:35 – Main hall
News from EDA
13:35 – 14:25 – Main hall
Keynote 1
“Life Perspectives on Dyslexia: Listening to Students”
Professor Ruth Falzon
14:25 – 14:45 – Main hall
Paper presentation 1
“Dyslexia in Adulthood: A Better Comprehension for a Better Inclusion in University and Workplace “
Audrey Mazur
Matthieu Quignard, Laboratoire CNRS ICAR, Université de Lyon; FR
14:45 – 15:15
Coffee break
15:15 – 15:35 – Main hall
Paper presentation 2
“Dealing with Dyslexia in Educational Institutions – Affected Individuals’ and Teachers’ Perception”
Sophie Jung & Jasmin Zielonka
Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany
15:35 – 15:55 – Main hall
Paper presentation 3
“Learning to learn, enhancing one’s strategies with DSA students at high school “
Dott. Massimo De Donno
CEO Genio Net, Italy
15:55 – 16:45 – Main hall
Keynote 2
“High Achieving Dyslexic Adults: Implications for Theory and Practice”
16:45 – 17:15 – Main hall
Panel discussion
Keynote speakers from the day
Chair: John Rack
17:30
City walk
The walk takes about an hour.
20:00
Social dinner
Only pre-booked participants. Bring your ticket!
Pre-booked only!
Day two
Saturday, July 1
9:00 – 9:50 – Main hall
Keynote 3
“The Genetics of Dyslexia”
Silvia Paracchini
9:50 – 10:10 – Main hall
Paper presentation 4
“A Neuroplasticity Perspective on Dyslexia: The Imagery-Language Connection – From Theory To Practice”
10:10 – 10:30 – Main hall
Paper presentation 5
“Learning a Foreign Language for Dyslexic Learners”
University of Copenhagen, DK
10:30 – 11:00 – Main hall
Coffee break
11:00 – 11:50 – Main hall
Keynote 4
“Rhythm-based Telerehabilitation for Dyslexia: Evidences and Future Perspectives”
Alessandro Antonietti & Alice Cancer
11:50 – 12:10 – Main hall
Paper presentation 6
“Exploring the Use of Video Game Technology to Engage Children aged 7-11 with Dyslexia in the Classroom”
Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
12:10 – 12:30 – Main hall
Paper presentation 7
“Dyslexia Policy and Practice – A Dutch Perspective”
Karin Jahromi
NL
12:30 – 14:00 – Main hall
Networking lunch break and interactive poster session
14:00 – 14:50 – Main hall
Keynote 5
“Perspectives on Dyslexia, Past, Present and Future: An Attempt to Square the Circle”
John Rack
14:50 – 15:30 – Main hall
Panel discussion
Keynote speakers from the day.
Chair: Giacomo Stella (or EDA)
15:30 – 15:45 – Main hall
EDA informs
Upcoming projects and activities
EDA
15:45 – Main hall
Closing ceremony
EDA
15:45 – 16:30 – Main hall
Coffee and refreshments
16:15 – 17:30 – Main hall
General Assembly (hybrid)
EDA members only
EDA
