3rd International Congress on Learning Disabilities: Inclusive Education and New Approaches

The 3rd International Learning Difficulties Congress was organized in collaboration with Istanbul Aydın University’s Faculty of Education and the Accessible Living Research Center, and in partnership with the Anatolia Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV), the Turkey Dyslexia Children Foundation (DiSLeV), and the Dyslexia Learning Difficulties Association. The event took place at Istanbul Aydın University’s Social Sciences Campus from October 10 to 12, 2025. The opening ceremony of the congress was honored by the presence of Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, the Minister of Family and Social Services of the Republic of Turkey. Over the course of the three-day program, current scientific studies on learning difficulties were shared, and sessions were conducted to enhance academic interaction regarding education and awareness issues. Numerous workshops focused on developing creative thinking, multi- sensory teaching methods, adaptations for science and social sciences, as well as reading and comprehension skills, particularly for students with learning difficulties. Aiming to strengthen the concept of inclusive education, the conference brought together academics, field experts, non-govermental organization representatives, and teachers working with students facing learning challenges, making significant contributions to knowledge sharing in the field.