Category: Davis Symbol Mastery

A Challenging Math Program

Posted on March 24, 2023March 14, 2023 by Elena Nikulina

In a recent math program, I worked with a girl who seemed motivated, but overwhelmed by any mention of mathematical terms and numbers.

Mental Imagery and Reading Comprehension

Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Abigail Marshall

Recent research utilizing a new, objective measure shows a strong link between mental imagery abilties and reading comprehension among adults.

Building Words and Confidence Together

Posted on September 30, 2022September 18, 2022 by Zoë Jones

Have 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.

Making Math Real

Posted on August 26, 2022August 9, 2022 by Irma Lammers

How can you make tables insightful? Let a child prove what the results are, by making them visible. In the

The “Why Tyrannosaurus” Course for Parents

Posted on March 11, 2022March 3, 2022 by Richard Whitehead

Three years ago, I started work on a quick, simple but effective course for parents seeking insights, strategies, and support that would make them the best helpers they can be for their dyslexic child.

Using Clay to Learn Subject-Specific Vocabulary

Posted on July 16, 2021June 23, 2021 by Shweta Soni

For students, subject vocabulary is hard and there is a lot to consume over a short space of time. Students may be introduced to 12-15 new words in a single day.

My Time With Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme

Posted on April 23, 2021August 24, 2021 by Matthew Head

After reading the book The Gift of Dyslexia, I felt the overwhelming need/urge to get myself on a Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme.

The Banana Story

Posted on December 18, 2020September 7, 2021 by Carl Nigi

Dyslexia: the banana story – helping clients to understand trigger words In this video, I give a fun example of

How to spot trouble with trigger words

Posted on November 13, 2020September 5, 2021 by Carl Nigi

Dyslexia: how to tell if someone is having difficulty with trigger words In this video I continue to discuss why

Problems with small words

Posted on October 16, 2020September 5, 2021 by Carl Nigi

Dyslexia: why words like “the”, “enough” and “is” are such a problem In this video I discuss why people with

Math Problems? or Trigger Words?

Posted on December 13, 2019February 21, 2022 by Christina Tan

The majority of kids could tackle a question like this with ease. However, children with dyslexia may stumble over such

Grammar, the nemesis

Posted on November 15, 2019September 9, 2021 by Patrick Courtois

I am struck by the number of children who do not like or even detest grammar. And I admit very

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