Looking for a deeper understanding of how the brain learns to read — and what to do when it doesn’t? Don’t miss this upcoming session from Dr. Liz Adams at the International Dyslexia Association Upper Midwest Branch (IDA-UMB) 2026 Conference!
Dr. Elizabeth Adams, PhD, LP, ABPP-CN, board-certified neuropsychologist and founder of Minnesota Neuropsychology, will be presenting:
“Inside the Reading Brain: A Neuropsychologist’s Guide to Dyslexia and Effective Intervention”
This session takes a fascinating deep dive into the neuroscience of reading — why the brain must be deliberately taught to decode written language, and what makes that process harder for children with dyslexia. Dr. Adams will walk through phonological processing, orthographic mapping, letter reversals, and the neural basis of reading differences, while also addressing the emotional and psychological experience of struggling readers.
Participants will come away with a clear, research-grounded framework for understanding dyslexia — and a practical roadmap for what effective support looks like at school, in tutoring, and at home.
This session is ideal for educators, tutors, parents, and anyone who works with or advocates for dyslexic learners.
When:
Saturday, April 25
Where:
Bethel University
About Dr. Adams
Dr. Liz Adams is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and owner of Minnesota Neuropsychology. She completed her PhD at Fuller Graduate School in Los Angeles, clinical training at UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute, a residency in neuropsychology at Rush University Medical Center, and a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Adams is passionate about communicating complex topics clearly and hosts her presentations in a comfortable, approachable manner.