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At the very least, it should create some empathy for the dyslexic and their experience. Continue reading Adult Dyslexia , Dyslexia Research , Orientation - Alignment - Focus Leave a comment Dyslexia Q&A: Who is Ron Davis? Posted on April 19, 2024 April 2, 2024 by Carl Nigi This is the second of a seven-video series taken from an interview style Q & A session. In these videos we discuss Ron Davis and Davis methods. Continue reading About Dyslexia , Adult Dyslexia , Davis Facilitator , General Information Leave a comment The Perfect IEP Posted on April 12, 2024 April 5, 2024 by Kelsie Olds While I was writing some goals for a student’s IEP, I thought about what it would look like in a world where we had developed the system differently. Continue reading Education & Career , Support & Acccommodations Leave a comment Do You Have What it Takes? Posted on April 5, 2024 April 2, 2024 by Sharon Roberts Davis programs are different. We do not tutor. We do not use phonics or endless repetition or drill. Instead, we seek to coach clients to use their inner strengths. Continue reading About Dyslexia , Davis Facilitator Leave a comment Dyslexia Q&A: What is Dyslexia? Posted on March 22, 2024 March 23, 2024 by Carl Nigi This is the first of a seven-video series taken from an interview style Q & A session. In these videos we discuss Ron Davis and Davis methods. Continue reading About Dyslexia , Adult Dyslexia , Davis Facilitator , General Information Leave a comment Disorientation, Double Vision, and Davis Posted on March 15, 2024 March 8, 2024 by Claire Ashmore I brought my son to see our Davis Facilitator when he was nine. My son did the week-long intensive program four months ago and we have been working on the homework since then. Continue reading About Dyslexia , Davis Client , First Person Accounts , Orientation - Alignment - Focus Leave a comment Word Mastery: As Posted on March 8, 2024 March 3, 2024 by Christina Tan Dyslexia is an alternative way of thinking and learning. Dyslexics have a preference for using pictures or images in their thought process rather than words. Continue reading Davis Facilitator , Davis Symbol Mastery , Learning to Read Leave a comment Repetition or Creative Learning? Posted on March 1, 2024 March 1, 2024 by Tracy Doyle Phonics? Drill to tears? Or a magical toolbox that opens up a world of discovery for our creative kiddos? Continue reading About Dyslexia , Davis Facilitator , Dyslexic Talents , Learning to Read Leave a comment Why Dyslexics Flip Words and Letters Posted on February 23, 2024 February 24, 2024 by Axel Gudmundsson Why do dyslexics flip words and letters? The reason lies in a perceptual talent, which is the gift of dyslexic thinking. Continue reading About Dyslexia , Davis Symbol Mastery , Davis Theory , Learning Tools Leave a comment Fast Thinking, ADHD and Dyslexia Posted on February 16, 2024 February 15, 2024 by Lynn Chigounis ADHD has been on the rise in recent years. Many students with ADHD also have reading issues that schools may overlook. Continue reading About Dyslexia , ADHD / Attention Problems , Davis Facilitator Leave a comment Thoughts without Words Posted on February 9, 2024 February 9, 2024 by Kelsie Olds When I think to myself I do not think with an inner dialogue. My thoughts don’t sound like words until I translate them. When I want to talk or write, I have to slow down to do it. 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New on this Blog: Dyspraxia and Everyday Life Going on a first dinner date is nerve-wracking enough, but imagine doing this while being dyspraxic! Think of all the required coordination skills required. Dyslexia Simulation This dyslexia simulation can provide us with some insight into what it’s like to be dyslexic. At the very least, it should create some empathy for the dyslexic and their experience. Dyslexia Q&A: Who is Ron Davis? This is the second of a seven-video series taken from an interview style Q & A session. In these videos we discuss Ron Davis and Davis methods. The Perfect IEP While I was writing some goals for a student’s IEP, I thought about what it would look like in a world where we had developed the system differently. Do You Have What it Takes? Davis programs are different. We do not tutor. We do not use phonics or endless repetition or drill. Instead, we seek to coach clients to use their inner strengths. 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