Why the Davis Learning Method is different.

The Davis Method is a visual and meaning based approach. It is much easier than traditional instruction.  
It understands and nurtures the diverse ways people learn. It recognizes and values both the internal and external world factors contributing to their learning. 

Dyslexics often do experience distortions in perception. These problems are caused by mental disorientation.  It is not a problem with eyes or ears. But rather the way that the brain interprets the input from the sensory organs.    Dyslexia, Attention Deficit, Dyscalculia (maths) and Dyspraxia (balance) all have the same underlying effect when confused - Disorientation. (Meaning: when the eyes and ears are not seeing and hearing exactly what is in front of them. The persons sense of time can speed up or slow down. And their balance can be inaccurate). 

With the Davis method, clients gain more self-awareness when learning. They have the ability to recognise disorientation when it occurs. The clients use their own toolkit to correct their own disorientation. Then they can re-orient themselves so that they can maintain mental focus and accurately perceive print on a page, screen or when following instructions. This creates a new learning behaviour cycle.

What's the big deal about the toolkit?

The Davis tools are designed to help different parts of the brain which all need to work in harmony to be able to learn accurately.

How your own Davis Program will look.

The most important part before the program starts is determining if you have the motivation to change your learning pattern.

The Initial Consultation is where you find out about Celeste and the Davis Approach. Celeste will discuss and better understand the learning challenges you are facing.  As well as what you want to improve.

During this time, you will establish your own goals or the goal of your child or loved one.

Celeste will conduct a short reading session. Followed by a perceptual ability assessment to understand how your picture thinking or feeling works.

This initial consultation takes approximately  1 to 1.5hrs

(Please note: the initial consultation does not incur any cost.)

The Second step is an intensive one-on-one, one-week program which generally runs Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a lunch hour from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm each day. That’s 30 hours in total. But can vary, depending on the needs of the client.

On the last day of the Davis Correction program, Celeste will train the people who will support the client's on-going work of symbol mastery. Support people might be family members, friends or workmates.

They will help the client master the entire list of ‘trigger' words (words with no pictures). This can be completed, in short, tutoring sessions over three to several months. 

It's important to note that although, very often, significant improvements are made during the week of the Correction Program itself, mastering all the "trigger" words must be completed to get the full benefit of the program. 

To see the client follow through with their own goals. There are three consolidation sessions of 1-2 hours, over a couple of months post program.

Celeste also follows up with on-going phone support.  Plus,  School visits can be arranged at the clients' own request.

C.L.A.Y. understands and respects that each person has different needs, challenges and personal goals. The program is one-on-one and tailored to meet the specific challenges of the individual client.

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