Category: First Person Accounts

Understanding the Dyslexic Spiky Profile

Posted on February 7, 2020February 1, 2020 by Hayley Butcher

The cognitive variations that surround dyslexia are extremely interesting. One of the most common and defining cognitive features present in dyslexics is the ‘spiky profile’.

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

Dyslexia Unlocked – A Facilitator’s Journey

Posted on December 6, 2019November 25, 2019 by Jan Stead

My name is Jan Stead and I am dyslexic. An adult dyslexic. I didn’t find out until I was training

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

My Davis Journey

Posted on October 18, 2019October 31, 2019 by Angela Canning

When my son was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 8, my reaction was to research. It was a revelation to learn that dyslexia could be a gift.

My daughter is now proud to be dyslexic

Posted on October 11, 2019September 18, 2019 by DDAI

A British mother shares her observations of changes in her young daughter following a Davis program.

Why I chose the Davis Method

Posted on October 4, 2019October 30, 2019 by Patrick Courtois

It is now almost ten years ago that I wanted to help a child in school. With my will, my knowledge and my techniques, I thought it would be easy. But all I could try was a failure.