From South Africa – Video Overview of Dyslexia Program
Davis Dyslexia Association Africa has shared this engaging and informative video, answering common questions about dyslexia and providing a window into the Davis program. Produced with footage of an interview from…
When things don’t come easy
We often post reports of dramatic reading improvement with Davis methods, but sometimes a child faces a complex array of barriers. Axel Gudmundsson, of GiftedDyslexic in South Africa, writes: I worked with an eleven…
Check out the Codpast!
The Codpast is a place where the cool and creative side of Dyslexia is celebrated. "In are monthly podcast you’ll here inspirational and interesting stories from sum of the most…
Keep it positive!
"When I take a program with a child, almost 40% of my effort goes towards coaching the parents not to violate the child’s control and responsibility and how to…
A Davis Facilitator Responds
The Ottawa Community News has recently published a response from Davis Facilitator Marcia Code to a series on dyslexia published a in September 2013. Marcia wrote: "I commend the author,…
Success: Singer Klaire de Lys meets her fundraising goal
Singer and artist Klaire de Lys has succeeded in her quest to raise £5000 to establish a bursary to help fund Davis dyslexia programs. As promised in her quest, she…
Klaire de Lys raises funds for Davis programs
(Cross posted from http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/klaire-de-lys-dyslexia-bursary-fund) On 1 August 2013, dyslexic singer, artist and make-up artist Klaire de Lys will shave her head to raise bursaries for people with dyslexia and on…
Why it’s tough to learn to read through phonics:
This engaging video from top educators explains why so many kids are confused when taught to "sound out" English words.
Dyslexic Like Me – Children’s App
Dyslexic Like Me is an interactive children’s book about understanding and overcoming dyslexia. Join a dyslexic boy named Austin as he learns about his dyslexia and gains confidence by discovering…
How the brain interprets art
CNN Health has a feature story what neuroscience has to tell us about how our minds make sense of art such as line drawings and impressionistic rendering of light and…
Dyslexia Drawn
What does your dyslexia look like? This is a question that Sue Bell, an adult literacy support specialist, asked dyslexic adults who came to her center. In order to provide picture-thinkers…
Left from Write – A New Documentary about Dyslexia
A journey of exploration from Irish filmmaker Feargal Lideadha.