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Ron Davis’ Discovery – 40 Years On

Posted on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by DDAI

Forty years ago – in 1981 – Ronald Dell Davis stumbled on a breakthrough idea. Was there a way to turn his dyslexia off?

Picture Grammar App for Visual Learners

Posted on December 25, 2020December 25, 2020 by DDAI

The Picture Grammer app is a handy, image-based reference for dyslexics, visual thinkers, and those learning English as a foreign language.

Video – Davis Programs Overview

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 by DDAI

This 3-minute animated video produced by South African Davis Facilitator Rene Christiane provides an excellent introduction and overview of the

A test to see if you have dyslexia

Posted on May 1, 2020February 29, 2020 by DDAI

If you think you might be dyslexic but you’re not quite sure or if you know someone who is and

Difficulty Following Instructions

Posted on April 10, 2020March 30, 2020 by DDAI

Does your child have problems following instructions? Does it seem that sometimes your child does the exact opposite of what

How does your child think?

Posted on March 6, 2020February 29, 2020 by DDAI

A short video about the differences between word-based and visual thinking, produced by Davis Facilitator Brenda Baird.

Focus on a French Facilitator

Posted on February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 by DDAI

This French-language video shows Davis Facilitator Sophie Renon at work with a client, and includes on overview of her work

I Am Dyslexia (Animated Film)

Posted on January 31, 2020January 19, 2020 by DDAI

This award-winning film by Norwegian artist and educator Mads Johan Øgaard, inspired by his own struggles and feelings as a

Dyslexic Strengths, from Made By Dyslexia

Posted on January 3, 2020January 4, 2020 by DDAI

Made by Dyslexia is a global charity led by successful dyslexics. They work to help the world understand dyslexia by

Advice from a Literacy Problem Solver

Posted on December 27, 2019December 10, 2019 by DDAI

In this 30 minute interview, author and educator Lois Letchford shares her insights and unique approach to helping dyslexic schoolchildren

Dyslexic Legends Alphabet Book

Posted on November 22, 2019November 5, 2019 by DDAI

This is a fun and informative way to explore the accomplishments of dyslexic achievers. To learn more, visit the publisher’s

It was almost magical!

Posted on November 8, 2019October 23, 2019 by DDAI

A mother describes the changes she saw in her daughter after completing a Davis program with Davis Facilitator Tracy Doyle