Tag: disorientation

Unveiling the Secrets of Math

Posted on May 27, 2022May 16, 2022 by Sharon Roberts

Dyscalculia 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.

Orientation – Disorientation

Posted on May 20, 2022May 12, 2022 by Cathie Geraci

For me, prior to work with the Davis method for dyslexia, I thought of ‘orientation’ as the first days of

Confused About Confusion

Posted on April 8, 2022April 2, 2022 by Hayley Butcher

Being confused and bewildered is one of my most common states of mind. I frequently find myself being confused about why I’m confused.

Roots of Dyslexia and ADHD

Posted on February 11, 2022April 2, 2022 by DDAI

Davis Facilitator Cala Dyck of Vancouver, Canada, created this 4-minute animated video to explain the causes of disorientation, and how

The neural signature of creativity

Posted on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Abigail Marshall

In 1980, Ron Davis realized that his mind was at its dyslexic worst when he was at his creative best.

The New NOIT – For Everyone

Posted on January 29, 2021December 5, 2021 by Elizabeth Shier

NOIT stands for natural orientation inducing tool. It’s a simple, wearable device that helps maintain a state of calm and focus.

Dysfunctional Science – How a study about dyslexia gets things wrong

Posted on June 28, 2019December 5, 2021 by Abigail Marshall

Updated: Research shows differences in dyslexic brain function that are tied to dyslexic strengths, not a mental dysfunction.

Kids with ADHD must squirm to learn

Posted on April 24, 2015September 12, 2021 by Abigail Marshall

New research shows that if you want ADHD kids to learn, you have to let them squirm. The foot-tapping, leg-swinging

More than just a memory, it was an EXPERIENCE!

Posted on March 30, 2013September 14, 2021 by Cathy Cook

Frustrating. That’s it. Hugely frustrating dealing, with stereotypes and misperceptions that cloud the field of dyslexia. It’s the closed mindedness

Study measures disorientation in dyslexic children….

Posted on February 26, 2013September 14, 2021 by Abigail Marshall

… but the researchers don’t seem to know that’s what happened. Here’s what they do know: “[C]hildren who are poor

Procrastination…..

Posted on September 1, 2012October 21, 2021 by Abigail Marshall

The Grammarly Blog has a wonderful article about procrastination. They start by identifying the primary reasons for procrastination: overwhelm confusion

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