News & Views from Davis Dyslexia Association International
Researchers working with children found that we dyslexics seem to be highly sensitive and attuned to our social environment. This can be a strength, a benefit of having dyslexia; however, this might also be the reason why we are more prone to feelings of anxiety or sadness.
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The imposter syndrome is psychological phenomenon referring to internal thoughts of incompetence, feelings of being less intelligent, successful or even
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The term resilience is one of those words we hear frequently, but can be hard to pin down, define and explain. It refers to the ability of an individual to process, cope and grow in difficult or challenging times.
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Brain researchers recently explored whether dyslexic children had stronger emotional reactions than non-dyslexic children.
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Do dyslexics have higher levels of emotional intelligence, sensitivity, and awareness of others? If so, what is the source if these strengths?
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So often when reading about dyslexia one reads and hears only the negative impacts, the struggles and difficulties dyslexic individuals
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Why the dyslexic brain is misunderstood
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.
Dyslexia and Reading Science
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.
Letter Reversals
It is extremely common and normal for children to reverse or invert letters when they are learning to write, or confuse
ADHD Test: the Hyperactive and Impulsive Subtype
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition that affects individuals of all ages. In this video, we dive into
Why Clay?
Why do we use clay with the Davis Method? At the heart of reading difficulties are often “sight words.” These words
