News & Views from Davis Dyslexia Association International
Sam is nearly thirteen, and despite having been in an intensive, structured literacy programme twice a week for over six years, he only had 10-15 sight words. I was desperate and couldn’t think how to help him.
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Dyspraxia and Everyday Life
Going on a first dinner date is nerve-wracking enough, but imagine doing this while being dyspraxic! Think of all the required coordination skills required.
Dyslexia Simulation
This dyslexia simulation can provide us with some insight into what it’s like to be dyslexic. At the very least, it should create some empathy for the dyslexic and their experience.
Dyslexia Q&A: Who is Ron Davis?
This is the second of a seven-video series taken from an interview style Q & A session. In these videos we discuss Ron Davis and Davis methods.
The Perfect IEP
While I was writing some goals for a student’s IEP, I thought about what it would look like in a world where we had developed the system differently.
Do You Have What it Takes?
Davis programs are different. We do not tutor. We do not use phonics or endless repetition or drill. Instead, we seek to coach clients to use their inner strengths.
