Dyslexia: What 21st Century Science Has Taught Us

Presentation by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, The Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development, Co-Director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity and co-author of Overcoming Dyslexia, 2nd edition. 

World renowned expert on dyslexia and reading, Sally E. Shaywitz, M.D will present on the latest research on dyslexia, one of the most common learning disabilities. She will discuss the neural systems of dyslexia and the reading brain, the signs and symptoms of dyslexia, the importance of early screening to identify children at risk of dyslexia, along with effective evidence-based interventions that are essential to ensure positive outcomes for at-risk, vulnerable children. Dr. Sally Shaywitz is the Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development at Yale University and Co-Founder & Co-Director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity and author of Overcoming Dyslexia, 2nd edition. Signed copies of her book will be available for purchase at the event. Sponsored by LexSEPTA, in partnership with Lexington Public Schools. 

Date & Time: Monday, November 6th from  7:00-8:30 pm

Location: Lexington High School Auditorium

Address: 251 Waltham St, Lexington, MA

Please submit questions for Dr. Shaywitz by through this form. The deadline to submit questions is Saturday, Nov 4th. 

Questions: lexdyslexia@gmail.com