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VOL. 45 Davis Dyslexia Association International ISSUE 2 • 2007

Immune Deficiency (CVID). The

Profile in disease is genetic. However, the origin


of the disease is not 100% clear as her

Courage
parents do not seem to have it. Sara’s
family is participating in a research
study at All Children’s Hospital, and
hope the doctors there will come up
By Randee Garretson, Facilitator, Lutz, FL
with some answers.
with Jonathan Frajerman
People with this condition do not
Last August, I worked with a very make many antibodies on their own.
unusual client, 7 year old Sara Frajerman. For example if you gave me a vaccine,
In addition to having dyslexia, she is my body would make antibodies to
one of 15 people in the United States fight the disease in question. But Sara’s
known to have a particular variety of body would make very few, if any.
Primary Immune Deficiency Disease Since Sara can’t make antibodies on her
(PIDD) – and Alopecia. Sara has faced own, once a week a blood product is
many challenges in her life so far, yet infused underneath her skin (similar to
she has the most positive attitude and a the way diabetics gets insulin). The
delightful, refreshing personality, with infusion takes about an hour. The blood
a smile for everyone! product contains antibodies from a Sara – positive attitude, delightful
Sara has Common Variable thousand different blood donors. personality, beautiful smile – and about
(Cont’d on p. 4) to earn a black belt in Tae Kwon Do!

IN THIS ISSUE
News & Feature Articles
An Adult Testimonial to the
Profile in Courage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
An Adult Testimonial to the Merits of
Merits of the Davis Method
the Davis Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 By David Whyte
Davis Family Closer in Texas . . . . . . . .6 Before I can discuss the positively was bright. So they always believed
If You Love a Dyslexic, Get this Book 11 amazing impact the Davis Method has that I was intelligent, but if I was not
Fa Nichts; Much Ado About Very Little 12 had on my life, first I should give some dumb, in their view, I couldn’t be
A Cherished Thank You . . . . . . . . . . .14 background about my dyslexia. dyslexic. By the time a tutor of infinite
Love Story? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 I was diagnosed as a patience at the university’s
Please Turn Off That Light Neligh Help Centre
“severe to extreme”
and Go to Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 suggested I get assessed,
dyslexic while in my 3rd
The Lame Goat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 I was very willing.
year of study at university.
Famous Dyslexics Remember . . . . . . .17
The reason this was such a Being diagnosed took
Success Stories in Anthony’s Words . .21
late diagnosis is that there a massive weight off my
Under One Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
is a myth in our culture shoulders. It was a great
Regular Features that dyslexic equals thick, moment of vindication.
In the Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 or stupid. My supporting I remember walking home
Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11 parents always knew I was from the assessment filled
Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-20 not thick (they were concerned at my with emotion and overjoyed that for all
New Davis Licensees . . . . . . . . . .24-25 development when very young and these years I had been blamed for things
Davis Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28 took me to a physiologist who said I (Cont’d on p. 7)
PAGE 2 THE DYSLEXIC READER

In the Mail:
to read the whole thing. His teacher says
he now reads aloud in class as well. It
has boosted his self esteem a great deal.
Reading Chapter Books Now! We strongly recommend this program
Dear DDAI, as it has shown a huge improvement in
our son’s abilities, attitude, confidence
We would like to tell you how pleased and co-ordination. Mrs. Goerzen and
we are with the Davis Program our son, this program have well exceeded our
Chad Leith, participated in with Sher hopes and expectations and we hope
Goerzen. He has come a long way more children will get the same
since Mrs. Goerzen helped him with opportunity.
different strategies. Chad’s teachers and Our deepest thanks for everything
we ourselves have noticed a considerable you’ve done for Chad.
improvement with his schoolwork. understand that he has never picked up
The Monday after he saw Mrs. Goerzen a chapter book because they were too Sincerely,
he read his first chapter book from difficult for him, yet now he picks up
front to back in one day. You have to a chapter book on his own and is able Scott and Sonya Leith

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–Theodore Roosevelt, 26th
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and to present methods for improving literacy, education and academic success. We believe that all people’s abilities
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THE DYSLEXIC READER PAGE 3

Celebration of the Gift


By Cathy Dodge Smith
Facilitator, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

In November 2005, Cathy Dodge chose. In the photos, you can see some
Smith invited her clients to come to a of the corrected dyslexics doing just
Celebration of the Gift of Dyslexia. To that. Emily is sharing an award-winning
underscore the “magic” of the Davis speech. Her topic: “The Gift of
Dyslexia Correction program, she hired Dyslexia.” Paul is reading a page from
a magician who not only entertained a book – his gift. Amanda is displaying
children and adults alike, but showed some artwork, while Des is reading a
kids how to do some tricks! It was a poem he wrote. Sean is telling the
great day for everyone who attended. younger kids to stick with the follow-up
A day to recognize progress and in some work if they want to reach their goals.
cases, previously unrecognized gifts! He had just landed his dream co-op
Cathy had invited her clients to placement as an assistant chef in a
share their particular gifts if they so large hotel.

Amanda shows Cathy her colorful


artwork.

(Top) Davis Facilitator, Cathy


Dodge Smith, and a group of her
young clients, celebrate their
successes.

Sean has good


advice for
everyone at the
celebration:
keep making
your clay
models!

Des, the poet, shares one Emily talks about her Paul shares a passage from
of his compositions. award-winning speech. a book with the group.
Quotables
PAGE 4 THE DYSLEXIC READER
at-Punctuation. Prior to yesterday I
Profile in Courage . . . (cont’d from p. 1)

Notables . . .
from
It seems Sara was born with had really avoided reading with Sara
Alopecia Areata, as her parents say because it was so frustrating–for her
her hair never grew correctly. She was and for me. Now I can’t wait to read
completely bald as a toddler but then with her again. Seeing her read by
the hair you see in her picture grew herself with very few mistakes was
in. Alopecia is an autoimmune disease really an amazing sight.
that causes the body to attack and kill I cannot measure the impact your
program has had on Sara. Thank you
very much for what you have done.”
–Jonathan Frajerman

In January, I received more amazing


news about Sara: “The whole art of teaching is
Sara now takes four to five Tae only the art of awakening the
Kwon Do classes a week, and she natural curiosity of young
assists in teaching two other classes. minds for the purpose of
satisfying it afterwards.”
She is a few months away from
healthy hair. Autoimmune diseases can becoming a first degree black belt. –Anatole France, novelist, essayist,
be prevalent in kids with PIDD’s. Sara She also competed at Disney World Nobel laureate (1844-1924)
also has autoimmune hypothyroidism. in the ATA (American Tae Kwon Do
She takes a pill every day which keeps Association) Fall Nationals tournament.
that condition in check. She took first place in Weapons and
Other than chronic sinusitis third place in sparring in her division.
(causing her to be on antibiotics for the She aligns herself before she does her
past 4 or 5 years) she is pretty healthy weapon (which is long stick called a
and leads a very active lifestyle. jhong bong) and boy does it make a
“Common sense and a sense
Shortly after her Davis Dyslexia difference! of humor are the same thing,
Correction program, her father sent By the way, the other day Sara moving at different speeds. A
me the following message: was riding her bike. I can’t recall sense of humor is just common
”Yesterday we took Sara to Tae sense, dancing.”
Kwon Do class and to our surprise –William James, philosopher and
she was more confident than ever. We always knew Sara had psychologist (1842–1910)
She was truly focused and had
a lot of potential that
more confidence than I had
was kept inside due to
ever seen. At one point she
a lack of confidence. I
ran up a mat that leans up
know for sure that her
against the wall and kicked it 3
very recent confidence
times before coming back down
boost was a result of
on her feet–a stunt most of the
kids who are much older failed to your program. “Champions aren’t made in the
gym; they’re are made from
do without falling on the way down. something they have deep inside
It might be hard to imagine what I –a desire, a dream, a vision.”
am talking about but believe me whether we told you that Sara
–Muhammad Ali, boxing legend
when I tell you that she has never in learned how to ride a two-wheeler
her life jumped that high! I found recently. Before she learned to get
myself wondering if it was really Sara aligned, she was too terrified to ride a
I saw do that! We always knew Sara bike. She still aligns herself to get
had a lot of potential that was kept started on her bike. Whenever I see her
inside due to a lack of confidence. I do that I am very thankful that we
know for sure that her very recent found you and got her help. Honestly,
confidence boost was a result of your stuff like that is more important to me “We are what we repeatedly
program. than her grades, which of course have do. Excellence, therefore, is
I also did spell reading with also improved.” not an act but a habit.”
Sara yesterday, which progressed into I’m so delighted I had the –Aristotle, Greek philosopher
Sweep-Sweep-Spell, which progressed opportunity to work with Sara, and I (384-322 BC)
into her reading by herself with Picture- know nothing will ever hold her back!
THE DYSLEXIC READER PAGE 5

The Real Me and the


Truth About Reading
By Tina McInerney

I
hope you’re amused by the words that you Spelling–don’t go there;
read. It’s a story of people! A whole Different how can we be wrong?
Breed. Where do they live? Why, they live all When we know all the
around us! They drive cars and airplanes and music to every new song!
ride on the bus. Some build space ships, they’re All our forwards are backwards.
movie stars too, presidents, teachers, what can we So that reading’s a chore. But we can tell
do? Lawyers, princesses, and folks with degrees, incredible stories for hours or more. Now
all living amongst us. Just wait, you’ll see. you don’t have pictures, but we still have
A long time ago, when I went to school, I was a text. It’s what makes us look like we are
strange little fish in an unhappy pool! I tried to complete nervous wrecks!
swim like the rest of the sea, but I knew deep Take the word bad ... what do you see?
inside this just wasn’t me. If we still lived in That is of course if you have trouble reading like
caves and drew on the walls I would understand me ... I learn with my eyes, and it’s not a surprise
and be the best of them all. to find out intelligence is not compromised. Yet
Off to the doctor shop to test out my brain. You the part of our minds that helps us to read is
know, I thought they thought I was insane. My traveling around at incredible speed.
IQ is broken. It’s running too high. But I am not But the cool thing about all these strange
hyperactive nor am I shy. I’m clever and funny goings-on is it makes us creative and different
and utterly bold ... I could have been rich. If I and strong. For now and forever I hope you agree
just fit the mould. that the truth about reading is just different for me!
Now there are two more amongst us,
as you can see. All just as weird and
wonderful as their Mom Me. We have
heaps of trouble telling the time. Like
numbers and letters they’re
out of our mind. Waiting to
flip them and flop them and
then turn them around and
do it again.

More thoughts from


of grade 12. But as the mother Tina McInerney heads up the Society
Tina McInerney: of two children, who share my for Immediate Awareness of Alternative
“In my life experience as a unique learning style, I believe Learning, a group that advocates for
learner, I discovered a great that disadvantages shouldn’t and supports those in need of new,
deal about adversity. I struggled spell the end of success and that non-traditional teaching methods.
with dyslexia and Attention it is important to remember that She maintains a website and blog at
Deficit Disorder (ADD) all you can still get what you want www.tinamcinerney.wordpress.com where
through high school and was in life, with or without an you can learn more about her projects
still unable to read by the end “Alternative” way of learning.” and thoughts on alternative learners.
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real objects until she sees the connection
as drill and repetition tend to be counter-
Jeannette Myers
between the concepts and the written numbers.
Sedona
productive with dyslexic students, and can
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Arkansas Most dyslexic children have a hard time the Davis Math Mastery program, you can
Rebecca Landes browse through and use the explanation and
Mulberry / Fort Smith
retaining information from symbols unless
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to approach various concepts. You can use
California
symbols represent. In order to learn, they
Reading Research Council really need to understand the concepts that your own creativity to figure out fun ways to
Dyslexia Correction Center illustrate various math concepts, and invent
Dr. Fatima Ali, Founder
the symbols represent. Also, when dyslexic
Alice Davis, DDAI Director, children become confused, they tend to your own math games to play with your
Ray Davis daughter. Just remember: keep it hands on
Ronald D. Davis, Founder
experience perceptual distortion–so if you
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Specialist Trainer try to structure things so that she has a
DLS Presenter-Mentor
they see something different than is written
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approach to resolving math issues explained with learning math at our online bookstore
+1 (949) 589-6394 in depth in Ron Davis’ book, The Gift of here: www.dyslexia.com/bookstore/math 
THE DYSLEXIC READER PAGE 21

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In Anthony’s Words … Marina Del Rey/Los Angeles
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By Michele Siegmann David Hirst
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Myrna Burkholder
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Under One Roof
Des Moines
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Kansas pioneering and providing Davis Facilitator means “roof ” in German.
Carole Coulter
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training in Switzerland, Bonny Beuret, On January 20, 2007, a special meeting
+1 (913) 831-0388 Director of DDA-CH announced her was held in Basel, Switzerland so that Swiss
Kentucky intention to move back to the United States, facilitators could bid a fond farewell to the
Rochelle Abner
Winchester
her native country. Director and staff of DDA-CH and meet the
+1 (859) 513-2662 When Bonny made her announcement Directors of DDA-DACH. Bonny will be
Carol Williams she suggested that Sonja Heinrich and missed by many friends and colleagues in
Louisville
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Ioannis Tzivanakis, Directors of DDA- Switzerland, but she’s not gone–she intends
Louisiana
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Carolyn Tyler as services for Facilitators in Switzerland, worked closely with DDAI for over eleven
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Sandra McPhall For Swiss Facilitators at a meeting in
Grandville/Grand Rapids “Swiss voice” and strong Swiss identity in
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their international representation–and
Ann Minkel
and staff of DDA-CH is tempered by
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especially for the benefit of those seeking
Davis services in Switzerland. 
enthusiasm and optimism as they get
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Cyndi Deneson
Supervisor-Specialist
Workshop Presenter
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Bernadette Peterson
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or 886-8917
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or 499-0220
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Montana (cont’d)

• • Young Learner Kit Elsie Johnson


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Based on the Davis Dyslexia
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and help young learners to: Mason/Manchester/Boston
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• focus attention
• control energy levels Lynn Chigounis
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• improve eye-hand coordination
• learn the alphabet Nancy Cimprich
• learn basic punctuation Elmer/Philadelphia
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• develop and strengthen pre-reading
and basic reading skills Supervisor-Specialist
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• prevent the potential of a learning
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• improve sight word recognition and Lisa Anderson
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 United States/ Newly Licensed Davis Facilitators


Oregon (cont’d)
Melissa Slominski Congratulations and welcome to our growing
Tigard / Portland
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Pennsylvania
Marcia Maust
Berlin/Pittsburgh
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to three children using Davis participant in the seminar, who was a long-time
Learning Strategies. I also offer Davis Dyslexia Correction Facilitator. Noticing
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Davis Programs in addition to some dyslexic traits in me, she showed me several
DLS Presenter-Mentor
the work I do at the Montessori Davis procedures. The effect on my dyslexia was
Brookings/Sioux Falls school.” Montessori-Schule, Rasenallee 83, so impressive that I completed the full, five day
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Glyndene Burns
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they use it to achieve whatever they want in life.” Dyslexia Correction Program and found that my
DLS Presenter-Mentor Beversesteenweg 421 Roeslelare 8800, Belgium. clients all benefited from it. Now I work in the
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with a focus on Family Counseling. Working Davis’ theory has given me a satisfying and deep
under a licensed clinical psychologist, I provided understanding of how her “healthy” brain works.
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Virginia
More importantly, the Davis Method gave her
Davis Training Donna Kouri
tools that have helped her overcome her learning
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determined and self-confident 11 year-old she is
Programs Angela Odom
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the work of Ronald Davis I
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2. Key in the first three Facilitators are added, and
occasionally, some become
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Basic Workshop for


Primary Teachers
“In the forefront of what I liked most was how
Teachers, would you like to…
easily the Davis strategies fit into many areas of
• Improve the reading skills of all the children in your
Kindergarten curriculum. It relieved me of a paper-
class regardless of their learning style? pencil approach and gave me a hands-on, kinesthetic
• Manage your classroom more effectively? approach. It helped develop the little finger muscles
• Prevent the onset of learning disabilities? to move on to coordinate paper-pencil activities.
• Use research-based methods that are flexible and easily Creating the alphabet over time also accomplished the
fit into and enhance any existing curriculum? development of ownership, responsibility, and a sense
This two-day workshop provides Primary Teachers (K-3) a pride in all the children. I believe all Kindergarten
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Instruction includes:
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• Video demonstrations of each Strategy and classroom
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• Supervised experiential practice on each Strategy.
• Q&A and discussion about each Strategy.
Materials include:
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Date Location Telephone
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Come Learn and


EXPERIENCE the Davis
Dyslexia Correction
Procedures!
Fundamentals of Davis Dyslexia Correction®
Workshop based on the best-selling book
The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis
FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP OUTLINE
DAY ONE DAY THREE
Background and Development of the Davis Dyslexia Orientation Review Procedure
Correction® Procedures (a method for checking orientation skills)
• Research and discovery. The “gifts” of dyslexia. Anatomy • Demonstration & Practice Session
and developmental stages of a learning disability. Davis Symbol Mastery® (the key to correcting dyslexia)
Overview of the steps for dyslexia correction. • What is Symbol Mastery? Why clay?
Davis Perceptual Ability Assessment Mastering Basic Language Symbols
(a screening for dyslexic learning styles) • Demonstrations and Group Exercises
• Demonstration and Practice Session Reading Improvement Exercises
Symptoms Profile Interview (used to assess symptoms, • Spell-Reading. Sweep-Sweep-Spell. Picture-at-
strengths and weaknesses; set goals; establish motivation) Punctuation
• Demonstration and Practice Session
DAY TWO DAY FOUR
Davis Orientation Counseling Procedures (methods to Fine-Tuning Procedure (checking and adjusting
control, monitor and turn off perceptual distortions) orientation using balance)
• What is Orientation? Demonstration & Practice Session Symbol Mastery Exercises for Words
Release Procedure (method to alleviate stress, headaches) • Demonstrations
Alignment (an alternative to Orientation Counseling) • Group Exercises
• What is Alignment? How is it used? Group Demonstration • Practice Sessions
Dial-Setting Procedure (a method for controlling energy Implementing the Davis Procedures
levels)
To register for US workshops call 1-888-805-7216 (toll-free)

2007-2008 FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM


25-28 May: Freiburg 5-8 May: Addington, Nr.
Presenter: Ioannis Tzivanikis Maidstone Kent
Email: germany@dyslexia.com Presenter: Richard Whitehead
Language: German/English translation Email: uk@dyslexia.com
Tel: +49 (040) 25 17 86 22 Tel: +44 (01580) 892 928

1-4 Nov, 2007: Hamburg


Presenter: Ioannis Tzivanikis UNITED STATES
Email: germany@dyslexia.com San Francisco, California:
Language: German/English translation • 9 -12 Jul., 2007
Tel: +49 (040) 25 17 86 22
• 19 -21 Sept., 2007
GREECE • 28-31 Jan. 2008:
26-29 April: Athens Presenter: Gerry Grant
Presenter: Ioannis Tzivanikis Email: training@dyslexia.com
Email: germany@dyslexia.com Tel: 1-888-805-7216 toll-free
Language: Greek
Tel: +49 (040) 25 17 86 22
MEXICO
26-29 April: Guadalajara, Jalisco
Presenter: Cathy Calderón de la Barca
Email: ddamexico@infosel.net.mx
Language: Spanish

For updated workshop schedules visit: www.dyslexia.com/train.htm


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STANDARD
1601 Old Bayshore Highway, Suite 260 U.S. POSTAGE
Burlingame, CA 94010 PAID
BURLINGAME, CA
PERMIT NO.14
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Fundamentals of Davis Dyslexia Correction Workshop


Based on the best-selling book
The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis 2007-2008 International Schedule
This 4-day workshop is an introduction to the basic theories, 26 - 29 April 2007 Athens Greece
principles and application of all the procedures described in 26 - 29 April 2007 Guadalajara, JAL Mexico
The Gift of Dyslexia. Training is done with a combination of
5 - 8 May 2007 Addington, Kent UK
lectures, demonstrations, group practice, and question and
25 -28 May 2007 Freiburg Germany
answer sessions. Attendance is limited to ensure the highest
quality of training. 9 -12 Jul. 2007 San Francisco, CA USA
18 - 21 Sept. 2007 San Francisco, CA USA
Who should attend:
1- 4 Nov. 2007 Hamburg Germany
Everyone involved in helping dyslexic individuals over the
28 - 31 Jan. 2008 San Francisco, CA USA
age of eight.
Participants will learn: U.S. Course Schedule
• How the Davis procedures were developed. • 8:30 - 9:00 Registration (first day)
• How to assess for the “gift of dyslexia.” • 9:00 - 5:00 Daily (lunch break 12:00-1:30)
• How to help dyslexics eliminate mistakes and focus attention. U.S. Fees and Discounts
• The Davis Symbol Mastery tools for mastering reading. • $1175 per person
• How to incorporate and use proven methods for improving • $1125 for DDAI members or groups of two or more
reading, spelling, and motor coordination into a teaching, • $1075 if paid in full 60 days in advance
home school, tutoring, or therapeutic setting. • Advance registration and $200 deposit required
• Includes manual, one-year DDAI membership,
verification of attendance, and Symbol Mastery Kit
See page 27 for more workshop details. • Academic units and CEUs available

For a detailed brochure on enrollment, prices, group rates, discounts, location, and further information, contact the DDA in your country.
DDA-Pacific DDA-DACH DDA- México DDA-UK
PO BOX 46023 Deutschland-Austria- Río Volga #308 ote Slaney Place
Herne Bay Switzerland Colonia del Valle Headcorn Road
Auckland, New Zealand Wandsbecker Chausee 132 66220 Garza Garcia N.L Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0DJ.
Phone: +64 (09) 815-8626 D-22089 Hamburg MEXICO Tel: +44 (01580) 892 928
Fax: +64 (09) 815-8627 GERMANY Tel/Fax: 52 (81) 8335-9435 Fax: +44 (0)1580 893 429
E-mail: pacific@dyslexia.com Tel: 49 (040) 25 17 86 22 or 52 (81) 8356-8389 E-mail: uk@dyslexia.com
Fax: 49 (040) 25 17 86 24 E-mail: mexico@dyslexia.com
DDA-Israel E-mail: germany@dyslexia.com DDAI-Int’l, Canada & USA
20 Ha’shahafim St. DDA-Nederland 1601 Bayshore Highway, Ste 260
Ra’anana 43724 ISRAEL SWITZERLAND Kerkweg 38a Burlingame, CA 94010
Tel: 972 (0523) 693 384 Tel: 41 (061) 273 81 85 6105 CG Maria Hoop, NEDERLAND Tel: 1-888-805-7216
or (0)9 774 7979 E-MAIL: ch@dyslexia.com Tel: 31 (0475) 302 203 Fax: 1 (650) 692-7075
Fax: 972 (09) 772-9889 Fax: 31 (0475) 301 381 E-mail: ddai@dyslexia.com
E-mail: Israel@dyslexia.com E-mail: holland@dyslexia.com

Enrollment limited ❖ Classes fill Early ❖ Call 1-888-805-7216 or 650-692-7141


For updated workshop schedules visit http://www.dyslexia.com/train.htm
For a full description of the Davis Facilitator Certification Program, ask forContinued on page 22
our booklet.

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