Famous Dyslexics
Walt Disney
Albert Einstein
Agatha Christie
Leonardo da Vinci
Hans Christian Andersen
Tom Cruise
Danny Glover
Henry Ford
Thomas Edison
Greg Louganis
Alexander Graham Bell

"I used to think I could only be a rock climber. Now I know I can do anything."
D.B. Logan, UT

The Program

The Davis Dyslexia Correction® Program, which teaches individuals to control their dyslexia, is a program consisting of a week of one-on-one tutoring. It is an intensive 25-30 hour week, which includes a support training session for parents or others who will assist in at-home support and continued work with the client. This takes place in Bellingham, Washington, under the direction of Ruth Ann Youngberg, the facilitator.

This program differs from other approaches to correcting dyslexia because it deals with root of the problem and not just the symptoms caused by it. The program uses the person's own mental talents and abilities to overcome the problems. It does not use phonics, repetition, memorization, large print, or any physical devices to correct the dyslexia.

The program consists of an assessment to determine the areas where correction is needed or desired, orientation counseling to give the client tools to control their perceptions and distortions in vision, hearing, motor skills, etc., and symbol mastery exercises to clear up the confusions caused by their distorted perceptions. The symbol mastery process uses clay to create pictures and meanings for abstract words and symbols that have been causing problems.

Professional services described as Davis®, Davis Dyslexia Correction®, including Davis Symbol Mastery®, Davis Orientation Counseling®, and Davis Learning Strategies® services may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed through Davis Dyslexia Association International.