Anna E. Middleton, Ph.D.

About

Anna E. Middleton, Ph.D., is a clinical research scientist at the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children. She is also a certified academic language therapist with extensive experience in literacy intervention and dyslexia research.

Dr. Middleton earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado, her graduate degree from San Diego State University and her doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Texas at Dallas.

Her clinical and research interests focus on dyslexia, dysgraphia, literacy intervention and the science of reading. She has authored peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, white papers and delivered national presentations focused on improving reading outcomes for all children, expanding access to dyslexia interventions and advancing the understanding of learning disabilities. Her work also includes characterizing individual differences in response to reading instruction and enhancing the understanding of psychological and neurological mechanisms underlying specific learning disabilities, particularly dyslexia.

Dr. Middleton serves in leadership roles with the International Dyslexia Association and the Academic Language Therapy Association. She is passionate about translating research into practical strategies that help children with dyslexia and other learning differences reach their full potential.