Category: Davis Symbol Mastery

Word Mastery: As

Posted on March 8, 2024November 18, 2024 by Christina Tan

Dyslexia is an alternative way of thinking and learning. Dyslexics have a preference for using pictures or images in their thought process rather than words.

Why Dyslexics Flip Words and Letters

Posted on February 23, 2024November 18, 2024 by Axel Gudmundsson

Why do dyslexics flip words and letters? The reason lies in a perceptual talent, which is the gift of dyslexic thinking.

Why Dyslexics Struggle with Small Words

Posted on January 26, 2024November 18, 2024 by Axel Gudmundsson

Why do dyslexics struggle with the high-frequency sight words more than long complex words? Axel Gudmundsson, director of Gifted Dyslexic explains the reasons.

Facilitation – Making it Easy

Posted on December 20, 2023November 18, 2024 by Abigail Marshall

The dictionary defines facilitate as “to make easier or less difficult: help foward”. A look at how and why a Davis program differs from teaching or tutoring.

Starting from Meaning

Posted on August 11, 2023November 18, 2024 by Claire Ashmore

Sharing how to learn words and language through meaning first. This clay model created by an adult client shows the meaning of ‘onto’ beautifully and with a sense of movement,

Why Clay?

Posted on May 5, 2023November 18, 2024 by Tracy Doyle

Why do we use clay with the Davis Method? At the heart of reading difficulties are often “sight words.” These

A Challenging Math Program

Posted on March 24, 2023November 18, 2024 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, 2023November 18, 2024 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, 2022November 18, 2024 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, 2022November 18, 2024 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, 2022November 18, 2024 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, 2021November 18, 2024 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.

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