[Gemstone Learning Centre Logo]Sharon Permack
Licensed Davis Dyslexia Correction® Facilitator
Thornhill, Ontario
ph: 905-882-9292 | cell: 416-726-4441
e-mail: info@dyslexia-one.ca

Adult Dyslexia

The Davis Program was originally developed for adults. Ron Davis discovered the underlying cause of his dyslexia and read his first book, cover to cover, at the age of 38.The underlying cause was "disorientation." His discoveries lead him to begin to research and develop programs so others could benefit. Adults were the original test group.

Often dyslexic adults have struggled for years, in school, at work, and at home. Reading The Gift of Dyslexia or talking to a Davis Facilitator finally gives them answers. They are validated that they are smart and they can learn. They begin to recognize and understand the gifts they have. They can now understand why they can do the wonderful creative things they do.

"Reading through the section on dyslexia at the local library I came across The Gift of Dyslexia by Ron Davis. I remember reading this book and thinking, 'How could this man describe exactly who I am?'"
David Whyte, Adult Client, Dyslexic Reader 2007

Abigail Marshall, DDAI's website master/author, answers a question from a struggling adult:

"Melissa, the program is very effective for adults. The results will last a lifetime as long as you follow through on doing your clay modeling and continue to use the techniques like Davis Orientation.

Basically, what Davis does is two-fold:

  1. We help you find the underlying cause of your most significant learning barriers - what we call triggers - and show you a way to eliminate them.
  2. We provide you with a set of techniques that enable you to control your mental focus and perception, and to approach reading, math, or other tasks in a way that best utilizes your mental strengths.

The reason the results are long-lasting is that you are in control. In the course of working through your barriers with the Facilitator, you are also learning how to approach future problems as they arise. So while you aren't going to solve every single issue in the one week, you go home knowing what you need to do to accomplish what you want in the future."

For an adult to finally read and enjoy the written word is a life changing experience. The world suddenly opens up. Helping adults achieve this success is made possible using the Davis Dyslexia Correction Program.

For more information or to set up an appointment for an assessment please call Gemstone or go to the CONTACT FORM to request further information.

Why is the Davis Program a great fit for adults?

1) The Program is facilitated one-on-one and is designed to meet your specific goals and areas for improvement.

2) The Davis Program is a one-week, intensive program - no weekly visits!

3) Follow-up work is done independently - on your schedule and in your own home.

4) It provides tools for focus, mental clarity, stress-management, energy-level management and skills that will ease reading difficulties, as well as otherwork related challenges.


Read about an adult Dyslexic's Davis Program experience (news article):
Getting to the root of Dyslexia.




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ddai logoProfessional services described as Davis™, Davis Dyslexia Correction®, Davis Symbol Mastery®, Davis Orientation Counseling®, and Davis Math Mastery® may only be provided by persons who are employed by a licensed Davis Specialist, or who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators by Davis Dyslexia Association International.