Dyslexia is an alternative way of thinking that may affect 1 in 10 New Zealanders. Dyslexics think predominantly in pictures, not the sounds of words.

Symbols such as words, letters and numbers trigger confusion in most dyslexic individuals. Confusion and the related anxiety are the main blockages to effective learning.

As dyslexics primarily think in pictures and experience difficulty thinking in words, this creates problems when they learn to read and write. Incorrect information is being absorbed and frustration is experienced when mistakes are made.

Often the symptoms of dyslexia do not show themselves until a child starts school. Even then, they may remain hidden for a number of years.

The symptoms of dyslexia are not constant or consistent and no two individuals will have identical symptoms. This is why each Davis Programme is tailored to meet the needs and goals of the individual. By customizing each programme, the individual is able to address the aspects of dyslexia which are negatively affecting their life and preventing them from reaching their full potential in the education system or workplace.

Recommended reading: The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Brightest People Can't Read and How They Can Learn by Ronald D Davis