Dyslexia Mastery...Lifelong Skills and Correction of the Disabling Aspects of Dyslexia
What if Dyslexia IS NOT a disability after all? What if it is simply a different way of thinking that results in confusion of 2D symbols (letters, words, punctuation) which manifests in difficulty with reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension?
What if Dyslexia IS actually a perceptual GIFT - a talent that only 20% of the population possesses? At Just Imagine Solutions, we focus on correcting the symbol confusion by utilizing the natural thinking style and perceptual talents of each client we serve. "Keep the GIFT and eliminate the problem" is our motto.
The Davis program was originally designed for adults and soon after became available for children aged 8+. This program works for all ages...8-88!
What if Dyslexia IS actually a perceptual GIFT - a talent that only 20% of the population possesses? At Just Imagine Solutions, we focus on correcting the symbol confusion by utilizing the natural thinking style and perceptual talents of each client we serve. "Keep the GIFT and eliminate the problem" is our motto.
The Davis program was originally designed for adults and soon after became available for children aged 8+. This program works for all ages...8-88!
"I am so happy that I can learn! I got better at reading and thinking so I can remember to write and spell. I learned tools to help myself calm down and reading is easier."
- Eric, child client
The two major components of the Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia Program are Orientation Counseling and Symbol Mastery. Davis programs always include both of these components.
Davis Orientation Counseling® teaches dyslexic students how to recognize and control the mental state that leads to distorted and confused perceptions of letters, words and numerals. Through a simple mental technique, the students learn to turn off the thought processes that cause misperceptions. Instead, they are able to restore their minds to a relaxed and focused state, suitable for reading and other studies. Once Orientation is learned, the student is ready to build the conceptual skills that will allow them to overcome problems stemming from dyslexia.
Davis Symbol Mastery® gives dyslexic students the ability to think with symbols and words, so they can learn to read easily and with full comprehension. Using clay, students first work with the alphabet, numerals, and punctuation marks, to make sure that they have an accurate perception and understanding of these symbols.
Davis Orientation Counseling® teaches dyslexic students how to recognize and control the mental state that leads to distorted and confused perceptions of letters, words and numerals. Through a simple mental technique, the students learn to turn off the thought processes that cause misperceptions. Instead, they are able to restore their minds to a relaxed and focused state, suitable for reading and other studies. Once Orientation is learned, the student is ready to build the conceptual skills that will allow them to overcome problems stemming from dyslexia.
Davis Symbol Mastery® gives dyslexic students the ability to think with symbols and words, so they can learn to read easily and with full comprehension. Using clay, students first work with the alphabet, numerals, and punctuation marks, to make sure that they have an accurate perception and understanding of these symbols.
Students then use clay to model the trigger words--the short abstract words, frequently encountered in reading, such as and, the, to, or it. These words cause problems when dyslexic students cannot form a mental picture to go along with them. Through Symbol Mastery, the student makes a three-dimensional clay model of the meaning of each word, together with a model of the letters of the words. With this approach, learning is permanent.
From Dyslexia the Gift web site, www.dyslexia.com © 1995-2006 Davis Dyslexia Association International - Reprinted with Permission
From Dyslexia the Gift web site, www.dyslexia.com © 1995-2006 Davis Dyslexia Association International - Reprinted with Permission
Can you see how Symbol Mastery clears up the common confusion with these two homonyms? Give it a try!
DEFINITION - there: in or at that place
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DEFINITION - their: belonging to them
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