Dyslexia Guild Annual Online Conference – 1 July 2026

We are excited to share that our affiliated SpLD membership body –  The Dyslexia Guild have announced their Annual Conference. 

The conference will be held online on Wednesday 1 July 2026, and offers the opportunity to hear expert views and examine current topical issues relating to dyslexia and other SpLDs.

You’ll have the chance to listen to four keynote speakers, who will be providing a range of different presentations to suit all. You will learn about current work at the University of Edinburgh, focussing on the heritability of dyslexia and how genetics interact with our environment. For those who carry out assessments for disabled student allowance, or work to support students in further and higher education, you will also hear about changes in how students with SpLDs are supported in this setting. You will also find out about current research at King’s College, London, where attitudes towards ADHD have been measured and learn more about the link between positive self-views in adults with ADHD and general mental health. The day will end with a presentation about orthographic processing, a feature of dyslexia that has been the focus of recent attention, and a factor that the Guild are keen to explore further to help in assessment processes. 

Attendees will gain a 5-hour CPD attendance certificate (1.5 of which is SASC accredited) when attending this event.

Speakers

Professor Michelle Luciano – ‘What do we know about the genetics of dyslexia’?

Clare Donovan – ‘Developments in academic and inclusive support for undergraduates with SpLD’

Jessica Milligan – ‘Orthographic processing and how it contributes to the assessment process?’

Dr Steve Lukito – ‘Positive Attitudes Towards ADHD: Measurement and Associations with Mental Health in ADHD-Diagnosed Adults’

Don’t worry if you cannot watch the live event, still book and you will receive access to the presentations, recordings and a CPD Certificate.