News & Views from Davis Dyslexia Association International
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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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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Parents seeking help for their dyslexic kids usually have one question uppermost in their minds: will it work?
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The phrase “making progress” is misleading. Children with dyslexia need to close the gap to catch up to their peers.
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Practice makes perfect. Better said, practice makes progress. Learning a new skill requires repetition to automate it. Similarly, every beginner
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Mental Imagery and Reading Comprehension
Recent research utilizing a new, objective measure shows a strong link between mental imagery abilties and reading comprehension among adults.
Frustration!
Imagine this scenario: A 7-year-old with fine motor difficulties wakes up in the morning. He struggles to dress, because the clothes he wants to wear have buttons that are too small.
Educational Bias and Dyslexic Learners
Researchers know that dyslexics learn to read differently, but schools continue to focus on children’s weaknesses rather than their strengths.
Dyslexia and ADHD: Which Is It or Is It Both?
A close look at six symptoms of ADHD and how they overlap with dyslexia. Do they share the same cause?
Gifted with Dyslexia – Davis around the World
This short, fun video from The Whole Dyslexic Society feature Davis Facilitators and some of their clients from different parts of the world.
