Dyslexia Correction Foundation
New Chapter Learning is proud to announce the creation of Dyslexia Correction Foundation.
The belief of the Foundation is that dyslexia and the ability to think in pictures is a gift and talent, and when harnessed can empower the individual to reach their full potential.
We believe that all students, regardless of income, should have the opportunity to correct their dyslexic symptoms. To that end, it is our intent to help as many families as possible so that they may be able to provide for their dyslexic family member the Gift of reading and the tools necessary to succeed in life.
Therefore, it is our mission to raise funds and provide financial assistance which will be applied to the Davis® Dyslexia Correction Program for the qualified dyslexic learning style who resides in the West Michigan area.
This foundation has just begun and is in need of funding. Through your generosity you can help to make the foundation a success. There are many students who desire the benefits of dyslexia correction, but are unable to afford the program. Donations can be given on-line with your credit card, or through the form of a check mailed to Dyslexia Correction Foundation.
http://www.dyslexiacorrectionfoundation.org/donate.html
Thank you for your support!
Featured Student: Logan
Logan is an 11year old student attending the 6thgrade. He is a very smart boy and well liked at school but is reading was at the 3rdgrade level. Logan has been in the school’s resource room since the first grade, exhibiting little to no success with the school’s program. In second grade he was diagnosed as having attention deficit disorder and even though the school tests confirmed this diagnosis it did not seem to fit his personality and work habits.
In order to prepare for tests, Logan’s mom would print off pictures from the computer or draw pictures of the subject matter that he would need to study. Although this would suit him fine for understanding concepts and subject matter, Logan would still be required to read the tests and write answers. This is where the school’s tools let him down. Logan needed to increase his reading level and have the confidence and stamina to read more than one paragraph, comprehend what was read and write complete sentences. He also needed to be able to study independently.
Logan did awesome work during the one-week 30-hour Davis® Program. His reading level jumped from 3rdgrade to 6thgrade. He is now able to use the Davis® tools to confidently read his assignments and study for his homework. Logan attended the program in November and we eagerly look forward to further updates.
Independent Research News!
Independent study of the Davis Methods (modified) shows significant improvement in participants!
Case Study - Malaysia, 2011: Researchers worked with three 13-year-old nonreading dyslexic girls, using a program of clay modeling and reading exercises adapted from Davis Symbol Mastery and the Davis reading exercises. Post-test results showed that all three students were able to fluently read a passage containing words studied with clay modeling, as well as correctly identify and spell all words; however they were not able to learn a different passage when studied without use of clay.
Ambrose, P.P., & Cheong, L.S. (2011). Effects of Clay Modeling Program on the Reading Behavior of Children with Dyslexia: A Malaysian Case Study. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher 20 (3): 456-468. Read more on the Davis Dyslexia Research page at:http://www.dyslexia.com/science/research.htm#ambrose#ixzz1eMXpcAES
A new study reveals that our brains work with a "visual dictionary" of words, rather than processing the sounds of words.
This is important in the Davis® world because it proves what we have been talking about for many years! It also explains why Davis Symbol Mastery® is so effective for our clients and why phonics is not the solution for Dyslexic learners.
"The brain holds a 'visual dictionary' of words we have read, allowing quick recognition without sounding out words each time we see them, a new study finds. ...If people with dyslexia have trouble with the initial phonological sounding out of words, then they may never transfer that laborious sounding-out process into a visual "shortcut" that allows for instant word recognition without the need for sound." Read more at:
http://www.livescience.com/17020-brain-visual-dictionary-treat-dyslexia.html. 
