How is the Davis method different from other approaches?

Ron Davis believes that dyslexia is a result of an inherent mental gift or talent. People who develop dyslexia think in pictures, rather than words; they are imaginative and creative; and they try to solve problems by looking at the whole picture, rather than working step-by-step. Davis Dyslexia Correction relies on using the mental talents that dyslexic people share to overcome the learning problems. To do this, students must learn and follow a different approach to learning.

When dyslexic students recognize their mental talents, they develop a renewed sense of self-esteem and confidence. When they start to employ study methods which capitalize on their talents, progress is very rapid.

Some of the ways that Davis Dyslexia Correction differs from other programs are:

The Davis method does not rely on instruction based on phonics.

Since dyslexic students think in pictures, they have difficulty thinking with the sounds of words, and thus it is difficult for them to try to read by breaking words down into component sounds.

The Davis method does not employ repetition or drill.

Dyslexic students have a hard time remembering things that they do not fully understand. Repetition and drill are a waste of time for them, and only increases their frustration because they will not retain information unless they understand where it fits into the "big picture".

The Davis method does not rely on physical devices such as colored overlays or large print books.

Dyslexia is a developmental learning problem, and is not a result of problems with vision or hearing. While some physical devices may seem to make reading or writing easier, the use of such devices does not help the dyslexic student to function normally.

The Davis method does not rely on medications or herbaltreatments.

It is important for dyslexic students to take control of their own learning. Since dyslexia is not a disease or a psychiatric ailment, medications are not appropriate, and will only hinder the student's learning abilities.

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Cyndi Deneson

Workshop Presenter:

Cyndi Deneson, licensed Davis Workshop Presenter and Director of New Hope Learning Centers in Minneapolis and Milwaukee, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling. She has over 25 years experience as a public and private school teacher, educational counselor, and learning problem specialist. Ms. Deneson was personally trained by Ron Davis and has provided several hundred Davis Programs since 1997.

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Workshop Presenter:

Gerry Grant, himself dyslexic, is a licensed and certified Davis Dyslexia Correction Facilitator as well as being the only Davis Program Specialist and Fundamentals Workshop Presenter in Canada. Gerry majored in psychology and has experience as a volunteer in literacy programs. It was this experience that led Gerry to try and find a more efficient method to help people with reading problems. Gerry has a full time practice in Waterloo, Ontario and has worked with children and adults throughout Canada and the United States.

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