The
Davis method is used for
Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD and Dyspraxia.
Ron Davis, a dyslexic himself wrote “The Gift of Dyslexia”
after developing his approach.If you
are looking for a way of “making” a
dyslexic fit the modern education system, then this book won’t give you
that.However if you want to find a way
of using the existing talents of someone to get them towards their goals then
this is the book for you.Those goals
could of course be learning to read, or anything else.When I read the book I realised that the
dyslexics I know, and have worked with, all show signs I didn’t realise were
there.They are extremely talented with
music or tactile arts, or similar, and it is this talent that Ron Davis uses to
show alternative methods of dealing with words or numbers.Certainly with the Dyslexics I know their
brains are capable of rapid adsorption and processing – this is not always
useful, particularly if a task needs close focus.“The Gift of Dyslexia” shows a simple method
of bringing focus to the conscious mind, that can be used with ease when
needed.
Human beings think in pictures.Often the images are so quick you may not be
aware of them.However what does a “the”
look like?Can you draw a “through”.Part of our evening was spent using modelling
clay to construct a visual representation of a concept.A dog is easy to model, but can you show at
the same time that is a meat eating pet?Using modelling clay to form the letters of the alphabet is a good way
of slowing down as you get to grips with formation of words and the
construction of language.
As a Davis Facilitator, Elisabeth works on a one-to-one
basis with children and adults, taking them through the programme and adapting
it to the individual’s needs.She also
trains the methods to someone else who can offer support to the individual as
they progress.She discovered the method
as a frustrated parent of a dyslexic child and has helped many others, young
and not so young, change their view of the world.
Dyslexia
