Fumiko Hoeft was both a presenter and a co-chair at the 2020 International Dyslexia Association annual conference, which was held virtually this year, due to Covid-19.

Title: The Role of ADHD and Executive Functions in the Early Identification and Prevention of Dyslexia and Poor Reading Outcome

This talk will discuss the role of ADHD and executive functions in dyslexia and poor reading outcome. In particular, the discussion will focus on the early stage of reading development and how the assessment of ADHD and executive functions can be helpful in the process of early identification and prevention of dyslexia and poor reading. Relevant neuroscience research will also be introduced. The discussion will close with information on how clinicians (in particular, pediatricians) can play a role in this process.

Her talk was part of a symposium with Eric Tridas, Joyce Pickering, David Childers, and Adiaha Spinks-Franklin

More info on the conference can be found here