Am I a Good Candidate for the Davis Programme?

If you’ve ever wondered why reading, comprehension, spelling, maths, handwriting, co-ordination, focus and establish or maintaining relationships feels harder for you than it should, or why your child struggles in school even though they’re clearly bright and creative, you’re not alone.

Many of these challenges are linked to a form of dyslexia and disorientation—and that’s exactly what the Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme is designed to address. You also do not need to have a formal disagnosis to do a Davis Programme.

🌟 Did you know?

Dyslexia is an umbrella term for Dyslexia as we know it today (language difficulty), Dyscalculia (maths difficulty), Dysgraphia (handwriting difficulty), Dyspraxia (co-ordination and balance difficulty), Attention Issues (ADD/ADHD) and Autism.

But how do you know if you (or your child) are a good candidate for this unique clay-based programme? Let’s explore.

🌟 Who Benefits Most from the Davis Programme?

The Davis approach isn’t about drilling or memorization—it’s about correcting the root cause of difficulty: disorientation. This makes it ideal for people who are:

• Intelligent and curious, but struggle with basic literacy skills.

• Strong visual or hands-on learners who think in pictures rather than words.

• Inconsistent in reading—great one day, frustratingly difficult the next.

• Highly creative, but easily frustrated by abstract symbols like letters or numbers.

• Looking for a non-medication, practical solution to reading and focus challenges.

If that sounds like you (or your child), keep reading.

🧩 The 37 Traits of Dyslexia

According to Ronald D. Davis, dyslexia isn’t just about reversing letters—it’s a whole way of thinking. Dyslexic individuals often share a fascinating mix of gifts and struggles.

Here are the 37 most common traits:

General Strengths and Challenges

• Bright, articulate, but struggles with reading, spelling, or writing.

• Tests well orally but poorly in written form.

• Curious, creative, and highly imaginative.

• Excels in art, music, mechanics, or storytelling.

• Thinks in pictures rather than words.

Reading and Learning Difficulties

• Transposes letters, numbers, or words (e.g., “was” → “saw”).

• Reads inconsistently—good one day, poor the next.

• Poor short-term memory (facts, sequences), but excellent long-term memory for experiences.

• Spells inconsistently and struggles with abstract words like “the” or “is.”

Direction, Coordination & Perception

• Confuses left and right.

• Poor sense of direction or frequent disorientation.

• May appear clumsy in certain tasks, but excel in puzzles or construction.

Emotional & Behavioral Signs

• Easily frustrated, especially when confused.

• May avoid reading/writing tasks altogether.

• Strong-willed and highly sensitive to criticism.

• Often struggles with low self-esteem despite high intelligence.

Attention & Focus

• Easily distracted, may appear to have ADHD/ADD.

• Hyper-focuses on areas of strong interest while ignoring others.

Unique Abilities

• Vivid imagination, empathy, and strong visual-spatial awareness.

• Learns best through hands-on, experiential methods.

• Exceptional problem-solving and “outside-the-box” thinking.

💡 Not everyone will show all 37 traits, but most dyslexic individuals have a noticeable cluster.

✅ Take the Free Online Dyslexia Test

If you’re unsure whether you or your child may have dyslexia, there’s a simple way to start: try the free online indicator test at www.testdyslexia.com. It is quick and easy.

This is not a formal diagnosis, but it can highlight whether dyslexic traits are present and whether exploring the Davis Programme could be the right next step.

So go on, give it a try. What have you got to lose?