One More Thing to Try
Frustration. Irritation. Tears. And not just your child’s. Learning difficulties affect the whole family– especially the dedicated parents who are trying so hard to help.
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Category: Education & Career
Constructive Feedback
Receiving comments, advice, pointers and feedback is an immensely important part of human learning and development.
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The “Science of Reading” and Davis Methods
When something is backed by science, it implies “proof“. There are various ways this is done but in the areas of social science, evidence-based methods are used .and hence the term “Science of Reading” has emerged.
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Finding Fluency
All I wanted was for my son to become a reader. I wanted him to be able to read easily and automatically, without effort.
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On Their Own Terms
Here’s something I desperately wish we saw more of: letting kids learn literacy on their own terms, without the intense pressure that it often carries.
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When is a Child Ready for Learning?
Is my child ready to start first grade? This question is asked by every parent. If we are talking about a child with neurodivergent development, then I believe the later the better.
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The nonsense of teaching nonsense words
Dyslexic children often experience difficulty with phonetic decoding. Researchers and educators use nonsense words – also called nonwords or psuedowords
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Unlocking Potential: Managing Neurodiverse Teams
In this 30-minute session, we look at two areas of common challenge when managing neurodiverse teams – Time Management and
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Orthographic Mapping and Dyslexia
Educators use the term “orthographic mapping” to describe the way that written words are etched into long-term memory. Once a person has “mapped” a word, they will be able to recognize the word instantly by sight
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Is your child a “nonresponder”?
What happens when a child cannot learn to read through phonics? Educational researchers call those children nonresponders or treatment-resisters. But is the problem with the child or with the teaching method?
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Have Fun Learning Through Play!
One thing we promote is having fun during a Davis program. You can reinforce the Davis skills through many games that help with memory, language, spatial awareness, and strategy.
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My Dyslexia Story: From Illiterate to University Lecturer
This is my personal experience with dyslexia. It should give you an idea of what it is like to be
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