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

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Session One Keynote

Dr. Ioulia Kovelman

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Session Two Keynote

Dr. Julie Washington

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Featured Talks

Nilgoun Bahar, SLP, PhD

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Robin Irey, PhD

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Cynthia Valencia-Ayala, PhD

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JaeYeon Kim, Ph.D

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Margo Kersey, BS

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Mariah Pospisil, MEd and Mónica Zegers Larrain, PhD

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Julian M. Siebert, PhD

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2026 Schwab DCDC Spring Symposium Webinar

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