The Davis programmes have been proven to increase reading ability. There is a 97% success rate for clients who complete the program. The Davis Programme empowers children and adults who experience difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, and language. They may have good skills in hands-on activities, sports and creative activities such as art, drawing and building huts.

The client learns self-regulation methods for controlling perception, as well as skills for eliminating confusion regarding language symbols through Symbol Mastery.

• Five consecutive days of one-to-one facilitation for children ages 9-10 or older and adults of all ages.
• (For children ages 5-8 we offer a Davis Young Learner Program – 10 half-days over 2 weeks)
• Support training for clients’ families, tutors or teachers on the afternoon of the fifth day to ensure post-program follow-up and success
• All necessary take-home materials for program follow-up
• Up to three 1-2 hour follow-up review meetings (usually done at 1, 3 & 6 months)
• Unlimited phone and email consultations

What else will they learn?

• Training of self-help techniques for controlling perception and turning off disorientation
• Mastery of confusing letters, symbols, numbers, and reference skills
• Balance and co-ordination improvement
• Self-awareness tools for reducing stress and controlling energy levels
• Reading enhancement
• Spelling and⁄or handwriting improvement
• Time management skills
• Speech and hearing skills
• Training in how to use creativity as a learning tool
• Writing techniques

Text copyright Rosemary Savinson and www.giftdyslexia.co.nz – used with permission