 Gifted Dyslexic intervention and training options:
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We address literacy and handwriting in five days (30 hours), but ADD, ADHD, and maths problems will add about three days to the time needed.
There are essentially three options available to you in terms of addressing your child's dyslexia (the same applies to an adult dyslexic):
1. Do-it-yourself programme (R 400):
If it is your child you are looking for help with, you can buy The Gift of Dyslexia and try to follow the instructions in the book yourself. This is obviously not as secure in terms of success as working with a professional, but it is a good first step anyway, as it would be a great preparation even if you do not succeed with the DIY work, and decide to move on to one of the other options anyway.
2. The Gift of Dyslexia workshop (R 7,200):
This is a four-day workshop, which is offered once in a while in the UK and SA. It is designed to give you more confidence in applying the procedures from the book. It obviously does not give you the same skill and confidence as a professional Davis facilitator, who goes through rigorous training over a year, but parents have reported good success from this option. Note, though that this option does not equip you with the procedures needed to address ADD, maths, or handwriting.
3. Professional one-to-one Davis programme (R 30-48,000):
Dyslexia correction takes 30 hours (5 days) - ADD and maths add about another three days - and there is about 50 hours worth of follow-up work you would need to do at home.
Before doing a professional Davis programme, the first step is a 2-3 hour Davis assessment. If need be, an assessment can be done over Skype, which generally is kept to about an hour.
There are essentially three options available to you in terms of addressing your child's dyslexia (the same applies to an adult dyslexic):
1. Do-it-yourself programme (R 400):
If it is your child you are looking for help with, you can buy The Gift of Dyslexia and try to follow the instructions in the book yourself. This is obviously not as secure in terms of success as working with a professional, but it is a good first step anyway, as it would be a great preparation even if you do not succeed with the DIY work, and decide to move on to one of the other options anyway.
2. The Gift of Dyslexia workshop (R 7,200):
This is a four-day workshop, which is offered once in a while in the UK and SA. It is designed to give you more confidence in applying the procedures from the book. It obviously does not give you the same skill and confidence as a professional Davis facilitator, who goes through rigorous training over a year, but parents have reported good success from this option. Note, though that this option does not equip you with the procedures needed to address ADD, maths, or handwriting.
3. Professional one-to-one Davis programme (R 30-48,000):
Dyslexia correction takes 30 hours (5 days) - ADD and maths add about another three days - and there is about 50 hours worth of follow-up work you would need to do at home.
Before doing a professional Davis programme, the first step is a 2-3 hour Davis assessment. If need be, an assessment can be done over Skype, which generally is kept to about an hour.
In addition to offering the above services, we also offer free lectures to schools and other organizations, who are interested in accelerated learning and effective ways of dealing with learning difficulties.
In the above clip Axel Gudmundsson discusses an advert from Apple which was called "Think Different." We have modified it slightly, by identifying which one of the innovators in the video have been, or would today be diagnosed with a "learning difficulty".
"Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo.
You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward.
While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."
...And well over half of them are Gifted Dyslexics!
...And well over half of them are Gifted Dyslexics!
In this beautiful video, the internationally acclaimed educationalist Sir Ken Robinson illustrates his vision for a new paradigm in education. This is exactly why Gifted Dyslexic exists; we share his vision and are convinced that the Davis methods provide a way to achieve Sir Ken's dream.
Learning can be easy - and in fact it should
I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.
and make it our own,
as when we have discovered it for ourselves."
teach me and I may remember,
involve me and I learn.”
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Helped with the founding of the United States of America and
changed the world with his discoveries about electricity
he could have discovered for himself,
that child is kept from inventing it
and consequently from understanding it completely."
Jean Piaget (1896-1980)
Swiss psychologist,
author of theory of cognitive development
which significantly influences behavior
is self-discovered or self-appropriated learning
- truth that has been assimilated in experience“
Carl Rogers (1902–1987)
One of the most influential psychologist in American history
„I never teach my pupils;
I only attempt to provide the conditions
in which they can learn“
The aspect of the Davis approach which I personally find most exciting, is that we can now equip pre-primary and primary school teachers with the Davis tools to use in their general teaching practise with all children. We call this Davis Learning Strategies or Teaching made Easy. A study published in 2001 shows that special needs referrals were eliminated and the number of gifted learners were quadrupled in classes using our methods. We now have a simple strategy tool-kit for teachers which will reduce pressure on the teacher immensely, while improving literacy and motivation of learners, and at the same time putting a stop to the waste of talent in potentially dyslexic children.
Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
German-born physicist,
"one of the most prolific intellects in human history"
The dyslexic paradox
Some studies show that as much as 80% of inmates in correctional facilities have dyslexia, AD/HD or ADD. Other studies show that 30-40% of successful entrepreneurs (self made millionaires) have dyslexia, ADD or AD/HD. When you begin to understand the root of these conditions through the Davis approach, this is not surprising at all.
A real long-term solution
The labelling conundrum
You may be looking for help in dealing with a specific condition, or you may not have a "label" for your condition. We do not really need a label for working with you, as we are dealing with the root cause of all the various labels. It is also important to remember that there is often an overlap between the various labels. Here is a short list of some symptoms/labels we deal with successfully.
- Dyslexia (literacy issues - often labelled as phonological processing problems)
- Dyspraxia (co-ordination problems - mainly physical, but recently often used for problems with organisation of thought - then called mental dyspraxia)
- Dyscalculia (maths and numeracy problems)
- ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder - problems with sustaining attention)
- AD/HD (hyperactivity - often with a number of behavioural issues)
- Asperger's syndrome (mild autism)
A useful site for help with symbol mastery, including a PDF for trigger-word definitions:
http://www.symbolmastery.com
The international Davis Dyslexia site:
http://www.dyslexia.com/
Davis Learning foundation - the UK and Africa Davis site, run by Richard:
http://www.davislearningfoundation.org.uk/
The Davis Learning Strategies site (for early intervention in the classroom):
http://www.davislearn.com/
Why tyrannosaurus but not if - Richard Whitehead's free online course. Please forward this to people you think might benefit from getting a little insight into the Davis approach:
http://www.whytyrannosaurusbutnotif.com/
For an online assessment on Ron Davis' website in California:
Click here
http://www.symbolmastery.com
The international Davis Dyslexia site:
http://www.dyslexia.com/
Davis Learning foundation - the UK and Africa Davis site, run by Richard:
http://www.davislearningfoundation.org.uk/
The Davis Learning Strategies site (for early intervention in the classroom):
http://www.davislearn.com/
Why tyrannosaurus but not if - Richard Whitehead's free online course. Please forward this to people you think might benefit from getting a little insight into the Davis approach:
http://www.whytyrannosaurusbutnotif.com/
For an online assessment on Ron Davis' website in California:
Click here