1) The person encounters an unrecognized word or symbol.
2) The person begins to examine the word from many different points of view. This causes words or letters to reverse, turn upside down or disappear as the person changes their focal point.
3) Incorrect information is collected about the word or object.
4) Mistakes are made in learning or reading.
5) The mistakes cause emotional reactions and frustration.
6) Compulsive solutions are adopted, such as intense concentration.
7) These compulsive solutions can mask the confusion, without addressing the underlying problem - thus inhibiting the learning process and leading to frustration and low self-esteem.
The Davis methods have proven successful in dealing with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, hyperactivity, ADD, AD/HD and Aspergers syndrome.
Comments on The Gift of Dyslexia lecture given in 2014 by Axel Gudmundsson at Anton Van Wouw school in Pretoria, SA:
"Excellent talk. Thank you. We would like you to become part of South Africa's first and only dyslexia association (RADA)."
- Sandra Stark
"The talk was very interesting and showed me a new perspective on dyslexia and its causes. I think it would be a good idea to perhaps give a seminar at a Speech & Language Therapy conference, since we often treat dyslexia. Thank you for your time and knowledge."
"Thank you so very much. My boys (one dyslexic, one ADD) are making much more sense to me now."
- Hannie Visse
"Thank you so much for your insight, the information that I acquired has shifted my focus entirely and opened my eyes to a new world. Thank you."
- Tamara
"Very good presentation. I still swap b&d (had to think now). I understand better myself and my child."
"A very interesting and fascinating talk – leaving me wanting to know a lot more."
- Robert Thomas Stark, Educational Psychologist
"Thanks, the concepts of orientation and disorientation as applied to the subject was a real eye-opener."
- Francis van Ravenswaay
"Thank you! Most informative. It seems simple to implement. Wish my sons (now 19+24) had it taught to them. Will contact you for further training. Also curious to know what – and if – the Department of Education knows about it."
- Milandre Vlok (lecturer in Early Childhood Education at UNISA)
"I understand my son much better."
"Very interesting!! Feels like I've heard the “tip of the iceberg” and would like to learn more."
- Rejanne Kruger
"This talk reaffirms what I have learnt over 34 years of education as an educator and principal. Thank you!"
"Thank you for an eye-opening talk. Broader understanding of dyslexia. Keep up the good work."