A 30-hour program addressing language-based learning difficulties. Suitable for children ages 9 or 10 or older, as well as adults of any age.
The Davis programmes have been proven to increase reading ability.
There is a 97% success rate for clients who complete the program. The Davis Programme empowers children and adults who experience difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, and language. They may have good skills in hands-on activities, sports and creative activities such as art, drawing and building huts.
The client learns self-regulation methods for controlling perception, as well as skills for eliminating confusion regarding language symbols through Symbol Mastery.
Five consecutive days of one-to-one facilitation for children ages 9-10 or older and adults of all ages.
(For children ages 5-8, we offer a Davis® Foundations for Reading programme – 10 half-days over 2 weeks)Support training for clients’ families, tutors or teachers on the afternoon of the fifth day to ensure post-program follow-up and success
All necessary take-home materials for the programme follow-up
Up to three 1-2 hour follow-up review meetings
What else will they learn?
Training of self-help techniques for controlling perception and turning off disorientation
Mastery of confusing letters, symbols, numbers, and reference skills
Balance and coordination improvement
Self-awareness tools for reducing stress and controlling energy levels
Reading enhancement
Spelling and/or handwriting improvement
Time management skills
Speech and hearing skills
Training in how to use creativity as a learning tool
Writing techniques
Text copyright Rosemary Savinson and www.giftdyslexia.co.nz – used with permission
Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia Programme
Jared* has always struggled with reading. He was read to a lot, and read with a lot. Homework reading was always done but when he stumbled on words, I would encourage him to sound it out, which is how I (even in old age) find out what words are. However, nothing seemed to work. Over his school years he had a lot of help, but somehow, he did not progress.
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He has always been a super-bright, super-interested and super-aware child, loving to learn and fascinated with science. He wanted to do it, but it just didn’t happen. There were many behavioural problems throughout his schooling, also.
Since the programme, he has been quietly confident. He worked hard learning and claying all his trigger words, constantly calculating when he would be finished and when he would have learned them all. That became an enjoyable game. His reading improved, and he could finally do it. When the sentences made sense, he wanted to read on.
Not long before he had completed all the trigger words, he was unexpectedly asked to read in front of a class, and I happened to be present – there were difficult words and my heart was in my mouth, wondering what would happen and how he would manage it. He took a deep breath, checked he was on point, and set off – no one in that room could have guessed there had ever been a reading problem, he did it superbly – his satisfied smile as he sat down said everything about his achievement.
Throughout the time he worked on his trigger words, we saw many examples of the triggering process, and it was great to see how once the trigger word was mastered, he immediately knew it, stopped unconsciously skipping over it in his reading exercises and how this led to accurate comprehension.
This has been a wondrous process, seeing him master the skills to enable him to read. Yes, it was hard work; yes, it took commitment; yes, it took consistency and self-discipline; and yes, he did it.
It was exciting for me, and a privilege to be part of the process. I learned such a lot and will always treasure it as one of my special highlights.
Jared’s Nan supported him with his claying of the 217 trigger words. Thank you, Nan! …and thank you for the permission to put up these photos. Jared thought it might take a long time, but clay tables and areas were set up at home. They made it a game, and the creativity of it keeps a dyslexic learner happy and focused.
Doing this makes all the difference as models of trigger words – such as: was, is, does, put, of, a, the etc. are clayed so the meaning of each word becomes clear for the dyslexic person. These words no longer trip them up when they read or write.
In the third photograph, Jared is teaching his mum how to do the Koosh Ball exercise, which helps check that he is using the Davis Tools accurately. Beautiful job!
Jared* is not his real name for privacy reasons …and thank you Mum and Nan, for giving permission to put these up on my website.
“This programme has helped me a lot, and when I am an inventor or a scientist, I’ll be able to write and focus on what I need by using the Davis Tools.”.
Testimonial written by Jared’s Nan, Jared* – 11 yrs
The Davis® Foundations for Reading for 7-8 year-olds is similar but has more coaching for parents and is 30 hours over 2 weeks with a facilitator plus follow-up.
Parents learn how to support their child post-programme at school. On request, I can go to the school to explain the Davis approach and methods. A Davis® Foundation for Reading Programme is Formative rather than Corrective.
It may be that a strongly dyslexic child would still benefit from a Davis Dyslexia Correction programme later on.
Both programmes have 3 x check-ins and 5-6 months of facilitator support by phone, text etc.
Up to 70% of text can be trigger words. Once your child or learner clays the meaning to learn the word, reading comprehension and writing become so much easier.
As a gift, the dyslexic thinking style enables individuals to develop talents in areas such as…
Spatial awareness
Problem-solving
Inventing
Manual skills
Building
Drama/role-playing
Strategic planning
Lateral thinking
Mechanical arts
Music
Dancing
Art/design
Storytelling
Architecture
Athletics
Sports - rugby, rugby league, netball, basketball
Famous Dyslexics
• Alexander Graham Bell • Leonardo da Vinci
• Orlando Bloom
• Jamie Oliver
• Whoopie Goldberg
• Richard Taylor
• Henry Ford
• Walt Disney
Empowering those who think and learn differently.
All around the world, Davis is making a difference every day. With our unique insights and specialised expertise, we understand the root cause of both the perceptual gifts AND the challenges that accompany neurodivergent thinking.
The Davis Methods use proven strength-based tools and effective learning strategies that unlock clients' innate ability to learn and thrive.
Our highly trained licensed Davis facilitators deliver life-changing, personalised programs (1:1) with respect, care, and a commitment to positive outcomes for all ages.
Claire Ashmore
P. 021 145 5561
E. claire@growingchoices.co.nz
Cambridge