News & Views from Davis Dyslexia Association International
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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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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This is my personal experience with dyslexia. It should give you an idea of what it is like to be
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Many neurodivergent people have skills that fluctuate from day to day. This comes often in IEP meetings that I’m sitting in.
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Did you know that the bones in our hands and wrists are not fully developed until late adolescence? Yet we
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This video explores the unique characteristics of dyslexic brains. It highlights research findingsabout cognitive strengths like visuo-spatial processing, narrative memory, problem-solving, and reasoning.
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Dyslexics learn differently. That’s pretty much baked into the definition of dyslexia. Dyslexia is not the result of poor teaching, nor is it the same as reading failure.
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It is extremely common and normal for children to reverse or invert letters when they are learning to write, or
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition that affects individuals of all ages. In this video, we dive
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Why do we use clay with the Davis Method? At the heart of reading difficulties are often “sight words.” These
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What truly constitutes an evidence-based approach for a neurodivergent population? An evidence-based approach is important so that those looking into
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Few people still write with pen and paper, let alone in cursive script. However, researchers believe that cursive writing is important to cognitive development and the brain’s sensory motor region.
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Why does the Davis Method work?
Why does the Davis method work? Because it was developed by Ron Davis, who has dyslexia himself. He knows what it feels like to never fit in. He knows the frustration of living with a brain that works differently.
Are You a Dyslexic Perfectionist?
Perfectionism and dyslexia are connected. Perfectionism seems to develop during childhood when acceptance, approval, and affection are lacking.
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.
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 –
A Journey of Discovery
My work as a Davis Facilitator is a journey of discovery every time. Each client brings his or her own problems and therefore needs a solution that suits him or her exactly.
