Overview
Davis
Dyslexia Correction® enables the multi-dimensional thinker to
function in a linear/two dimensional paradigm. It consists of
introduction of "tools" (modes of thinking) that allow
the dyslexic to adjust from the talent that causes the
dyslexia into the communication method used in the linear
mindset. The tools taught are totally controlled by the
dyslexic. It is not a "cure" for dyslexia, because we consider
the root cause of the dyslexia to be a giftedness, or
talent.
All
Facilitators certified and licensed by Davis Dyslexia
Association Internationalâ will have
the same standards of training and the same basic program and
room setup. The quality of the facilitating should be
excellent no matter which certified facilitator you choose.
The personality, character, and "fit" of an individual
facilitator with a client might make a program more enjoyable
or more effective with a particular facilitator, but you
should expect to have the same quality of content which ever
Licensed Davisâ Facilitator you
choose.
The Basic
Davis Dyslexia CorrectionÒ program is a 30-hour
one-on-one facilitating process that will always
include:
Perceptual Ability
Assessment
This
allows the facilitator to determine if the client has the Gift
of Dyslexia and if Davis Dyslexia Correction
Symbol
Mastery® is another tool that allows the dyslexic to minimize
unwanted triggers that cause confusion or difficulty
understanding what he or she is seeing. This process involves
creating in clay any concept that has (or might have) a
tendency to cause confusion.
The
beauty of the above tools is that they are universal in
potential application---they will improve reading and
comprehension, can be applied to make it easier to understand
scientific and mathematical concepts. The tools have aided
multi-dimensional learners in assimilating thousands of ideas
and concepts they had found confusing.
The above
tools may also help with balance and coordination, increase
self-confidence, and increase the tolerance for
confusion.
Other
tools may be introduced in the 30-hour program. These may aid
in focusing on instructions, using reference materials,
controlling attention problems, getting to sleep, reducing
stress, controlling energy, eliminating bed wetting, and
gaining more self-control. Eye tracking, reading each letter
in the proper order, creating a mental picture and changing it as the
written word changes the perceived information (in order to
improve comprehension) etc., will also be
practiced.
While the
thirty hours is somewhat intense as new synapses are formed
and new concepts mastered, a variety of activities and
frequent breaks allow the program to be interesting,
challenging, and satisfying. Frequent breaks are a considered
part of the profitable day, as maintaining a comfort level and
opportunity for growth are important for success.
The
program includes supplies for the approximately 120 hours of
independent work required for completion. The last day of the
program 3 hours of training a family member or tutor as
support person is included to help the client use Davisâ methods at
school, work, play, and in confronting life
perplexities.
Davis Dyslexia CorrectionÒ Basic Program
also includes three follow-up appointments, if
necessary.
Parents
of minor children are required to attend the first morning of
the program for initial interview/registration.
Official Description of the Davis Program
