Schwab DCDC Spring Symposium 2026

Schwab Dyslexia and Cognitive Diversity Spring Symposium: Pathways to Understanding and Innovation

April 15, 2026

This year's program brought together leading researchers and educators to explore how advances in neuroscience, education, and technology are reshaping our understanding of dyslexia and cognitive diversity. With welcome messages from Dr. Andy Josephson, Dr. Marilu Gorno Tempini, and Governor Gavin Newsom.


Welcome Remarks

 

Session One Keynote

Dr. Ioulia Kovelman

Session Two Keynote

Dr. Julie Washington

 

Featured Talks

Nilgoun Bahar, SLP, PhD

Robin Irey, PhD

Cynthia Valencia-Ayala, PhD

JaeYeon Kim, Ph.D

Margo Kersey, BS

Mariah Pospisil, MEd and Mónica Zegers Larrain, PhD

Julian M. Siebert, PhD

 

2026 Schwab DCDC Spring Symposium Webinar