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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Parents seeking help for their dyslexic kids usually have one question uppermost in their minds: will it work?
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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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The phrase “making progress” is misleading. Children with dyslexia need to close the gap to catch up to their peers.
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Low Level/ High Content Books Practice makes perfect. Better said, practice makes progress. Learning a new skill requires repetition to
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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.
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 Communication.
