The Davis program

Assessment

A complimentary screening is done to determine if the client has the gift portion of dyslexia.  This hour is combined with our monthly information session, which takes approximately one hour.  Afterwards, an interview is conducted with the Davis^® facilitator to design a program specific to the client's individual needs and to set goals for that individual's prospective program.  Please call for times, dates and registration.

A positive result enables us to guarantee our program for that individual.

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 Program tools

 

Orientation procedure:

This is a means of correcting inaccurate perceptions in vision, hearing, balance, movement or time. This procedure will help with reading and comprehending printed text, hearing what is actually being said, and activities requiring co-ordination or social skills.

Dial setting:

The dial activity gives the client conscious control of where their energy level is and where it would be most appropriate. It can be used in social or learning situations to communicate effectively. It will also give them the ability to eliminate frustration in a controlled manner. As a bonus, we also can use it for sleeping and sports!

Release:

Release is a tool used to eliminate frustration, get a better sleep and make learning easier. It ties in with all the other tools.

Davis Symbol Mastery^TM:

Brain scans show the creating process and the learning process are so closely tied that they produce the same brain activity. We create clay models of concepts which may be causing confusion for the client. Some examples include: the alphabet, words with no meaning (the, is, was, etc.), punctuation marks, consequence, time, sequence, order, responsibility and motivation. Mastering concepts in clay will eliminate confusion in learning and social situations. Elimination of these confusions will in turn eliminate inaccurate perceptions. (See also Why we use clay)

 

Neural network development:

Kinaesthetic and balance exercises are used to strengthen the neural network used for accurate perceptions and balance.

 

Reading exercises:

Training eyes to gather information from left to right in a smooth and natural process is imperative for reading fluency.  Comprehension is increased by using the client’s primary mode of thought and learning to store information in long term memory.

 

Handwriting exercises:

Covers the different possibilities for illegible handwriting: a stressed pencil grip, fine muscle underdevelopment, multiple mental pictures of letters, incomplete neural networks resulting in poor letter formation, or unawareness of letter height, shape, space or angle.

 

Math exercises:

The Davis approach goes to the root issues that cause some people to have problems understanding and learning math with traditional teaching methods. Visual-spatial thinkers are often confused by the words and symbols which describe math functions. When the foundation concepts for understanding all mathematics are mastered, learning math becomes easy.

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ADD/ADHD concept mastery:

Creating core concepts of self, change, consequence, time, sequence and order can give clients the ability to overcome difficulties in the areas of: focus, energy management, social skills, impulsivity and other ADD-related symptoms.

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Auditory fine-tuning:

A process using a specially designed listening CD is used to align hearing with sight in order to have accurate perceptions.

 

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*** Not all the tools with be given to all clients.  Time will be spent showing each client how to apply their tools, which will help them achieve their goals.

 

Follow up

Home study program:

A client takes responsibility for setting learning goals and designing a schedule to practise the new skills at home, school and work.  This can take up to two years, but is generally accomplished in less than one year.

Support training:

A committed family member or tutor will be taught the basic tools and symbol mastery methods and shown how to coach the client during the home study.  The support person  will be needed during the client's entire follow-up program.

Review and consultation:

We provide unlimited phone support and are glad to answer any questions which may arise after a program.  If needed, the client may return for review sessions at no additional charge.

For free assessment, consultation times and availability call toll free: 

(866) 685-0067

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