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Davis® Foundations for Reading Program

Nurturing a strong reading foundation for the next generation.

The Davis Method

Foundations for Reading Program

The reading program is designed for 5 – 8 year olds and is based on the Dyslexia Correction program but delivered over 10 half-day sessions to allow the young child to reap maximum benefits.

A parent or caregiver attends the sessions so that they can continue the techniques at home as well as to assist with the post-program work.

The Davis® Foundations for Reading Program will include the following:

  • Letter and alphabet mastery
  • Common punctuation marks
  • 3 steps to easier reading
  • Mastery of basic words
  • Materials required for post program work
  • Three 1-2 hour follow-up review sessions
  • Unlimited email and phone consultation with facilitator

The Proven method

Why we use the Davis Method

In 1980, at age 38, Ronald Dell Davis overcame his own severe dyslexia when he found a way to quickly eliminate common perceptual distortions.

For the first time in his life, he could read and enjoy a book without struggling. To his surprise and delight, he soon learned that the simple mental exercise he had discovered for himself seemed to work just as well for other dyslexic adults who tried it out.
He soon realized that correcting perception was not enough; it was also necessary to eliminate the sources of confusion that triggered disorientation. For dyslexia, that meant a system for building strong word recognition and comprehension skills, geared to the dyslexic learning style.
After independent clinical research and working with experts in many fields, Ron Davis perfected his program for correcting dyslexia in adults and children. In 1982, Ron Davis and Dr. Fatima Ali, Ph.D, opened the Reading Research Council Dyslexia Correction Center in California, achieving a 97% success rate in helping clients overcome their learning problems.
In 1994, the first edition of the book, The Gift of Dyslexia was published. Within a year the book had been translated to several other languages, and Davis Dyslexia Association International (DDAI) was established to formally train other professionals to provide the same program throughout the world.
There are now hundreds of Davis Facilitators offering services in more than 30 languages and more than 40 countries worldwide. The basic ideas underlying the Davis Dyslexia Correction® program have also been extended to develop specialized programs for Attention Mastery, Math Mastery, and Autism.

Workings of the method

What Sets the Davis Method apart?

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.

Does Not Rely on Instruction Based Phonics

As picture thinkers, dyslexics often have difficulty thinking with the sounds of words and it is hard to try to read by breaking words down into component sounds.

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 and increase frustration.

Does Not Rely on Medications or Herbal Treatments

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.

Program Overview

What you can expect

Get In Touch With Us

Contact us for a free no-obligation consultation to assess your child or loved one.

This session will help to identify which program is most suitable for the client. It also allows the client and facilitator to get to know each other better before diving into the program.

Ability Assessment

Each program is custom tailored to the individual client. The assessment helps to identify the programme structure which is most beneficial to the client.

Participants of the program will be equipped with the necessary tools and skills required to overcome their learning challenges.

Support training will also be provided to parents or other designated individuals.

If the participant encounters any challenges applying their new skills, your facilitator is only a phone call or text away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Davis® Foundations for Reading Program?

Foundations for Reading Program is 10 days, 3 hours per day.

  • Parent or caregiver has to attend the sessions together so that they can continue the techniques at home as well as to assist with the post-program work
  • Able to converse in basic English

A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm a program booking.