When a student begins a Davis Program, the first thing they learn is that there is nothing wrong with their brain. Picture-thinkers are able to take in information in highly creative and holistic ways, and they are shown how that ability can work to their advantage.

We then move on to discover what exactly triggers the student’s disorientation and how he experiences it. Sometimes a word or words can become blurry. Other times words or letters can flip around, or move on the page. Some people do not experience any movement of letters, or words at all—but lose focus, or read and reread with little, or no comprehension. Identifying the triggers and their cause allows us to resolve the confusion and eliminate them, so the student can accurately process the information, and reading becomes easier. Many clients have described the Davis Program as breaking down the invisible walls and barriers to reading and writing.

Because the work is one-on-one and highly individualized, the client can work in a supportive, non-judgmental environment where she can explore her learning style and not be afraid of making mistakes or “being wrong.” We work in sessions that combine many different activities, utilizing the imagination and visual abilities of this type of learner. We discuss ideas, look at strengths and weaknesses, work with clay, and learn physical and mental “exercises” to approach learning – or any activity – with a calm, focused, “oriented mind.” The Davis Method systematically builds a unique arsenal of understanding and tools that the reader/learner can take with her and practice at home, and throughout her life.

The Davis methods are effective for both children and adults and, in either case, can quickly change lives!

Almost immediately, clients will feel more in control of their learning. They have greater confidence and an increased capacity to work with the written word. Reading and writing is no longer a dreaded task, and children often go from a reading level that’s below grade level to one that’s above. Most important, clients come to understand that the way they learn is unique and remarkable – and they begin to see their brain as an ally, sometimes for the first time in their lives.