A Challenging Math Program
In a recent math program, I worked with a girl who seemed motivated, but overwhelmed by any mention of mathematical terms and numbers.
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In a recent math program, I worked with a girl who seemed motivated, but overwhelmed by any mention of mathematical terms and numbers.
Continue readingThis short, fun video from The Whole Dyslexic Society feature Davis Facilitators and some of their clients from different parts of the world.
Continue readingLooking for information about Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Autism? Davis Dyslexia authors around the world share their published books and
Continue readingIn this video, I discuss the second “elephant”: who invented reading and why is it so difficult for some people?
Continue readingElephant in the Room Video Series In this video I discuss the first “elephant”. What is causing the dyslexia, ADD,
Continue readingThis special video looks at the dyslexic mind and experience. The video combines live-action, interviews and animation.
Continue readingHave you ever felt at odds with your own brain? I have; my name is Zoë and I’m 16. I am proud to have dyslexia but that doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult.
Continue readingLydia enjoyed math until third grade. When the numbers started getting bigger, and long division and multiplication were getting more
Continue readingIn this “Elephant in the Room” series, I define and address the “elephants” that are often so hard to find
Continue readingThe facilitator had his work cut out for him. He admitted that James was one of his most challenging students — essentially completely illiterate and autistic, albeit high functioning.
Continue readingWe typically think in 2 ways: word thinking and picture thinking. Word thinking is simply thinking with the sounds of words in your mind.
Continue readingDyscalculia is a condition that affects one’s ability to acquire arithmetic skills. Its root cause is the same as for dyslexia, a distortion in perceptions triggered by confusion.
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