THEMES

Advances in Neurocognitive and Social-Cognitive Assessment

– Behavioral and Cognitive Assessment: Assessing attention, working memory, and other executive functions in individuals with learning disabilities
– Assessment of Social-Emotional Performance: Evaluating emotional regulation, communication, and interactional competencies in learning disabilities
– Integrated Approaches to Cognitive and Emotional Profiling: Studying cognitive and social-emotional factors in learning disabilities

Profiles of Children with Learning Disabilities

– Distinct and Overlapping Cognitive Deficits in Learning Disabilities: Cognitive performance variability and objective measures of assessment
– Parental and Environmental Predictors of Learning Disabilities: Familial, socio-economic, and cultural contexts shaping cognitive and emotional outcomes in children with learning disabilities
– Dynamic Developmental Profiles: Cognitive and social-emotional deficits from early childhood to adolescence

Interventions for Cognitive and Social-Emotional Development

– Theory- and Evidence-Based Interventions for Enhancing Cognitive Processes: Theoretical assumptions and effectiveness
– School-Based Interventions for Socio-Emotional Difficulties of Young Learners with LD: Promoting empathy and positive social interactions
– Intervention outcomes in a diverse world: Examining the impact of various socio-cultural and educational contexts

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Learning Disabilities

– Bridging Neuroscience, Psychology, and Education: Scientific and pragmatic challenges in LD research
– Environmental and Socio-Cultural Factors in Learning Disabilities: Cultural influences, classroom dynamics, and community resources
– From Theory to Practice: Translating Research into Everyday Practices:
– Evidence-based tools for educators and clinicians

From Theory to Practice: Translating Research into Everyday Practices

– Teacher Training and Professional Development: Equipping educators to implement evidence-based practices
– Measuring the Impact of Classroom Interventions: Effective evaluation methods for real-world settings
– Innovative Assessment-to-Intervention Frameworks: Connecting cognitive assessments with adapted strategies for academic success

This year’s conference will include three presentation formats:

• Interactive posters
• Symposia
• Roundtable discussions

Each of these formats allows time for in-depth discussion among participants. We will also have the William Cruickshank Memorial Lecture, an invited address in honor of the conference’s founder.

Guidelines for the three types of presentations are detailed below. All proposals should be submitted electronically using the link to EasyConferences platform https://www.easyacademia.org/iarld2025. Proposals should indicate the preferred format; however, the program committee reserves the right to change the requested session format in order to create a balanced and integrated program. All proposals will be reviewed by the 2025 conference committees and/or by Fellows in the Academy with expertise in the specific content area.

Papers are eligible if they are submitted or sponsored by Academy members and have not been previously published.  Academy members are encouraged to include colleagues and/or graduate students who are not Academy members in their session. The first author of each paper is required to present the paper at the Annual Conference. If the first author is unable to attend due to emergency, he or she should contact the conference chair.

All presenters must register for the conference. First authors and coordinators will be notified by e-mail of the acceptance or rejection of their proposals

INTERACTIVE POSTER SESSION

There will be one poster session that will last approximately 2 hours and will be held in conjunction with a wine and cheese reception. Individual papers will be scheduled for poster sessions if they are not part of round table discussions or symposia. Poster sessions provide an opportunity for in-depth discussion between the poster presenter and conference attendees. Poster sessions typically involve presentations of research data from a recent study conducted by the participants.

Materials to be submitted with a Poster Session Proposal:

1. Information: Names of presenters; affiliations; addresses; phone, fax, and e-mail addresses.

2. Title and Abstract: Maximum of 120 words (title excluded)

3. Summary: 1-2 page summary (750 words maximum excluding references) for use in judging the merits of the proposed poster. The summary should deal explicitly with as many of the following as are applicable, preferably in this order:

(a) Objectives – Provide a concise statement of the major research that     motivated the study. Include sufficient citations to create an adequate context for the issues to be addressed.

(b) Methods – Provide a detailed description of the participant group(s) studied or of the database examined (in the case of a literature review or methodological critique, etc.). When describing the participants, pay particular attention to information regarding sample size, age range, ability and achievement levels, socioeconomic factors, and educational context. Provide a description of the tasks, procedures, and data analyses. This is particularly important when the measures used are not commercially available or do not have an established research history.

(c) Results – Provide a concise summary of the major findings of the study, including results of statistical tests.

(d) Importance of the Study – Provide a brief discussion of the clinical, educational, and/or scientific importance of the findings in the context of the issues raised under (a).

Poster Dimensions: A0 (portrait orientation)

SYMPOSIA

Symposia will provide an opportunity to examine a specific problem or topic from a variety of perspectives. The goal of symposia is to stimulate discussion among conference attendees. Each symposium will consist of 3 presenters and a discussant. Each presenter will be allocated a maximum of 15 minutes to present a scholarly paper, which will be followed by a discussion, lasting approximately 45 minutes. The final discussion is stimulating and enriching and IARLD Symposium presenters must follow the timeline. Questions and discussion cannot be scheduled after each paper as the final discussion provides an opportunity for all questions relating to all papers.

Responsibilities of symposia coordinators: The proposal should identify an appropriate symposium coordinator who:

• Organizes the symposium
• Ensures that the papers relate to a central theme and generate important issues for discussion
• Introduces the speakers
• Introduces the topic to provide the audience with a background for the presentations
• Enforces the 15 minute time-limit for speakers

Responsibilities of Presenters: Presenters are responsible for a 15-minute scholarly presentation that summarizes the results of one or more studies and for participating in the ensuing discussion of the papers.

Responsibilities of the Discussant: The discussant will have about 5 to 10 minutes to provide an overview and raise broad discussion questions. The overview should focus on the linkages between presentations, and the theoretical, methodological, or practical implications of the broader findings. The ensuing audience-based general discussion, moderated by the discussant, will last approximately 30 minutes. The discussant will be responsible for keeping the general discussion focused and stimulating.

Note: Each speaker in a symposium will have 15 minutes to present. Symposia coordinators should limit the number of presenters to allow a minimum of 30 minutes of general discussion of the issues raised in the symposium.

Materials to be Submitted with a Symposium Proposal:

1. Information: Names of presenters; affiliations;  and e-mail addresses.

2. Title of Symposium and Summary of Symposium (150 words)

3. Title and Summary of each Presentation: 1-2 page summary (750 words maximum excluding references) Each summary should deal explicitly with as many of the following as are applicable, prefereably in this order:

(a) Objectives of research – Provide a concise statement of the major research that motivated the study. Include sufficient citations to create an adequate context for the issues to be addressed.

(b) Importance of the study as it relates to the topic of the symposium.

(c) Methods – Provide a detailed description of the participant group(s) studied or of the database examined (in the case of a literature review or methodological critique, etc.). When describing the participants, pay particular attention to the information regarding sample size, age range, ability, and achievement levels, socioeconomic factors, and educational context. Provide a description of the tasks, procedures, and data analyses. This is particularly impotant when the measures used are not commercially available or do not have an established research history.

(d) Results – Provide a concise summary of the major findings of the research, including results of statistical tests.

(e) Conclusions.

(f) References.

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

This format consists of 3 – 4 speakers, one of whom is the coordinator. There will be approximately 6-8 roundtables over the two-day conference, with 3 – 4 concurrent sessions in each time slot. The coordinator proposes a theme and invites three or four presenters with diverse views to discuss their research and perspectives relevant to this theme. Each panelist will be given 5 minutes to summarize his/her perspective relevant to the critical themes and global issues framed by the coordinator. After the presentations, the coordinator will highlight issues emerging across the individual presentations and lead the general discussion (approximately 45 minutes).

Materials to be Submitted with a Roundtable Discussion Proposal:

1. Information: Names of presenters; affiliations; and e-mail addresses.
2. Title and Abstract: Maximum of 200 words (title excluded)

The coordinator submits a 200 word abstract that explains the importance of the theme. The coordinator should identify a key question or questions that will be addressed by the presenters.

Summary: Each presenter submits a summary of 1-2 paragraphs explaining their viewpoints and perspectives in relation to the global theme of the roundtable discussion.