Hadad Center

Head: Prof. Rachel schiff

Principal activities and achievements

The Hadad Center focuses on studying the literacy, linguistic, and cognitive abilities of both adults and children with learning disabilities, with a particular emphasis on dyslexia. Its main research areas include reading acquisition, morphological knowledge, implicit learning, literacy, and interventions targeting cognitive and executive functions.

Clinical Activities:

• Diagnosing and treating reading and language disorders
• Training professionals in the field of learning disabilities
• Developing diagnostic batteries 
• Creating K-12 intervention programs for students with learning disabilities across the country 
• Training educators to support students with learning disabilities

Clinical Collaborations: 

We collaborate with education departments in various cities throughout Israel.

Community Engagement

The Hadad Center has developed intervention programs specifically designed to teach reading to students with reading difficulties, particularly those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the Center has created programs aimed at reducing educational disparities among students in grades 1-6, with a focus on enhancing literacy skills and promoting cognitive and executive function development.

International Engagement

Research Collaborations: We collaborate with universities outside of Israel.

Impact

“From Challenges to Excellence - The central impact of Hadad is leading students with learning disabilities and difficulties to academic excellence through developing literacy skills from kindergarten to university students.”

Contact Information

Email: hadad.center2@biu.ac.il

Tel: 03-5318705