The Davis® program works alongside the neurodivergent individual’s natural learning style, providing a proven method for permanent learning. Your licensed Davis facilitator will work with you individually; programs usually take around 30-60 hours of one-to-one guided work.
An initial assessment is carried out to assess strengths, weaknesses and to establish your personal goals for the program. The participant will then be guided through the program tailored to their goals and needs.
The first step is to give the client strategies to become and remain focused. These are simple visual and kinesthetic exercises. Gradually, the learner becomes aware of moments of confusion as they occur and learns to focus automatically whenever it is needed.
The second step is to enable the learner to deal with those things that have triggered the confusion in the first place. This includes thoroughly mastering the alphabet, punctuation, numerals, function symbols and other triggers that cause confusion.
The third step in correcting a student’s challenges is to replace the pictures that are missing or that cause confusion. The trigger words, numerals and concepts (abstract words and ideas) are mastered using plastalina clay, to create all three parts of the word: what it looks like (spelling), what it sounds like (pronunciation) and what it means (picture).
The combination of accurate perception and the elimination of confusion leads to improvements in areas such as: reading, spelling, handwriting, mathematics, work and personal life. Most importantly, self esteem and confidence are restored, as challenge areas are worked through.
After the initial program it is important that the client continues with the follow-up work either at home or with a trained helper. Suzanne is also available to help with this portion.
Each day, clients should continue with the Koosh ball exercises and follow-up. Fortunately, this is a pleasurable experience for participants.
The following programs are available:
Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia
Davis® Mastery for Math
Davis® Mastery for Attention
Davis Autism Approach®
Davis Concepts for Life®