Davis Methods

At Davis, we transform learning and lives for neurodivergent thinkers. Our mission is to empower individuals to reach their full potential.
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Our strength-based programs empower individuals with dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and other learning differences by addressing the root cause with 1:1 programs; workshops; career training. At Davis International, we are transforming the landscape of learning and development through our innovative and holistic programs, workshops and training. Solutions for neurodivergent thinkers:

The signature Davis programs significantly enhance learning and lives. Working one-to-one with clients, we help you understand the root cause of both the gifts and challenges that accompany neurodivergent thinking. Then, using proven strength based tools and effective strategies, we help you quickly unlock your innate ability to learn and effectively navigate life. Whether autistic, dyslexic, ADHD, or struggling with dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia or executive function difficulties, we are experts who understand neurodiversity ‘from the inside’ and can help you realize their true potential. Neurodiversity workshops and training:

Our highly trained Workshop Presenters offer workshops worldwide, to provide family members, educators, therapists, and other support people with an affordable means of accessing high-quality training in the Davis Programs. Attending our workshops provides the ability to use the Davis Methods to help neurodivergent individuals at home, school, workplace or therapy setting. Our workshops offer the ideal opportunity to provide professional and coordinated wrap-around care for all neurodivergent thinkers, which can be tailored to their age and specific needs. Facilitator career training:

A career as a Davis Facilitator is a fantastic opportunity that uniquely checks all the boxes for those seeking work-life balance, rewarding work, autonomy, excellent pay, and sustainability. Our Facilitator Training program provides a transformative journey where you can learn, grow, and tap into your heart-centered career aspirations. We invite you to become an expert in the rapidly growing field of neurodiversity, offering life-changing services tailored to your clients and to your schedule. To learn more, go to http://www.davismethod.com

02/27/2026

💜 Did you know we support neurodivergent thinkers of all ages and settings? 💜
At Davis, we're dedicated to empowering individuals with learning differences. Whether you're a child, teen, or adult, at home or in school, our programs are designed to unlock your true potential. We understand that neurodivergent thinkers require unique approaches to thrive, and we're here to provide the support and tools needed for success.
💡 Children
💡 Teens
💡 Adults
🏡 At Home
🏫 In Schools
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02/26/2026

Wait, you use CLAY to teach reading?
Yes. And here's why it works when flashcards don't.
For visual-spatial thinkers, abstract words (like "the") have no picture. No picture = confusion = disorientation.
But when you physically mold clay into a symbol that represents "the," something changes:

Your hands create the meaning (kinesthetic learning)
Your eyes see it (visual learning)
Your brain connects the abstract word to a concrete form

You've just created a mental picture that didn't exist before.
Now "the" isn't confusing. It's the clay arrow you made. It points to something specific.
This is called Symbol Mastery. It's a core Davis technique.
Over 3-5 days, students create 200+ of these symbols. They master the words that were blocking their reading.
And reading suddenly makes sense.
This isn't magic. It's brain science applied to learning.
Learn the method: https://buff.ly/PkbYVDJ

02/25/2026

"I emerged from the netherworld of autism with a tremendous amount of self-confidence."
Albert is autistic. For most of his life, he struggled with social cues, friendships, executive function, impulse control, and acute social anxiety. He felt profoundly miserable.
Then he worked with Dr. Angie Gonzales through the Davis Autism Approach®.
Over 8 months, something shifted.
Albert started understanding the subtle social signals he'd missed for years. He gained control over impulse and executive function. His anxiety quieted. His relationships improved—with family, with friends.
But the bigger shift was internal.
"I have been discovering my essence as an autistic individual," Albert says. "My autism has become a wonderful gift that has compelled me to see the beauty of life."
He no longer views autism as something to fight or overcome. He views it as part of what makes him capable of seeing things others miss.
"I have finally developed within myself a sense of wokeness for the first time in my life," he says.
Albert went from trapped in isolation to awake to possibility. From viewing himself as broken to recognizing his own gifts.
Read Albert's full story—and how understanding autism differently changed everything. https://buff.ly/ukb3A97

02/24/2026

Ever dreamed of work that truly matters? Our Davis facilitator training offers a path to building a meaningful practice helping neurodivergent individuals unlock their potential. Comprehensive training, ongoing support, global community. Your transformation journey starts with one of our workshops! https://buff.ly/XEW8BKY

02/23/2026

“What if the stories in your head aren’t real — but they’re running your life?”
That’s the moment Stephen Martin knew he needed something different. His new guest blog dives into how the Davis Concepts for Life program helped him finally understand his adult dyslexia — and stop fighting his own mind.
If you’ve ever felt like traditional approaches don’t fit, this one’s for you.
🔗 Read it: https://buff.ly/DhKmK6Q
💡 Find a facilitator or join a workshop to start your own journey.

02/22/2026

Why is it that some students can spell "hippopotamus" but not "said"?
Sight words don't work for visual-spatial thinkers because there's nothing to see.
"Hippopotamus" = big gray animal with tusks. Picture created.
"Said" = ??? No picture. Brain disoriented.
Traditional phonics teaches sound-symbol relationships. But for 20% of students, that's not how their brain processes information.
They think in 3D pictures, not phonetic sounds.
What works instead: Creating concrete meaning through clay modeling. When students build "said" with their hands and assign it personal meaning, it sticks.
This is why Davis-trained facilitators see breakthrough results with students who've "tried everything."
Want to learn these methods? Our workshops teach you the complete approach.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/s7rdwYC

02/21/2026

Dyscalculia affects 5-7% of students. Yet most educators have never heard of it.
These are the students who:

Understand complex problem-solving but can't do basic arithmetic
Excel at geometry but fail algebra
Can't memorize times tables despite years of practice
Experience genuine anxiety when faced with numbers

Traditional response: "They're just bad at math. Give them a calculator."
That's not a solution. That's abandonment.
Here's what teachers need to know:
Dyscalculia isn't about intelligence. It's about how the brain processes numerical concepts.
For visual-spatial thinkers, numbers and mathematical operations are abstract. They have no concrete form. When you say "multiplication," there's no mental image.
The Davis Math Mastery program teaches students to MODEL math concepts with clay.
Addition isn't "2 + 3 = 5" anymore. It's physically combining 2 objects with 3 objects and seeing 5 total.
Multiplication isn't a times table. It's creating groups and counting them.
When math has a physical form students can see and touch, it makes sense.
This is the approach Ron Davis (engineer with severe dyscalculia) developed when numbers didn't make sense to him.
For educators working with students who struggle with math: davismethod.com

02/20/2026

Educators: Understanding ADHD beyond "can't sit still"
ADHD students aren't:

Being defiant when they forget materials (working memory deficit)
Being disrespectful when they interrupt (impulse control)
Being lazy when they don't start work (task initiation difficulty)

Traditional responses:
"Just write it down"
"Try harder to focus"
"Stop being disruptive"..don't address how ADHD brains process executive function.
ADHD students struggle with abstract concepts: time, sequence, order, consequence.
The Davis ADHD Approach teaches students to create concrete models of these concepts using clay.
When "organization" has a shape YOU created, it becomes manageable.
This isn't behavior modification. It's teaching students to work WITH their brains.
Davis Concepts for Life Workshops: https://buff.ly/WfgpfWD

02/19/2026

He was illiterate at eight. By day three of the program, he was reading.
James was a bright, imaginative boy. He was also autistic, with ADHD, and severe dyslexia. At eight years old, he couldn't read.
His mom Nicola had tried everything. Remedial schools. One-on-one facilitators. Anxiety treatment. Play therapy. Nothing stuck.
Then James worked with Davis facilitator, Axel, for nine days using the Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia and Davis Autism Approach®.
By day three, James could name every alphabet letter forwards and backwards. He attempted reading on his own—something Nicola had never imagined possible.
But the reading was just the beginning.
James started understanding cause and effect. He began cleaning up after himself without being asked. He recognized when his words hurt someone and apologized on his own. He went from avoiding writing at all costs to independently writing a Mother's Day letter telling his parents they were "the greatest."
The school principal noticed too. They called him a "star" in the classroom.
What struck Nicola most: it wasn't just skills. James started believing in himself.
"What started as a last-ditch effort had truly paid off," she says.
Read how understanding autism and dyslexia differently unlocked James's potential—and what his transformation revealed about his true strengths.
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02/18/2026

The story that started it all! 🌟 Ron Davis's journey from being told he'd 'never learn' to creating methods that have helped millions is nothing short of extraordinary. His personal experience with autism and dyslexia shaped every aspect of our approaches. Ron's story is the foundation of everything we do. Read his incredible story: https://buff.ly/zBWPHTM

02/17/2026

Our approach isn't about managing challenges. It's about understanding, embracing, and amplifying the unique brilliance of neurodivergent minds. Davis methods help individuals harness their visual-spatial thinking as the strength it truly is. www.davismethod.com

02/16/2026

From panic attacks and overwhelm to hitting the gym twice a week.
Two years ago, Kirsten watched Sam struggle with panic attacks, meltdowns, and sensory overload that made daily life feel impossible.
Sam is autistic. He experiences visual distortions. Executive function didn't work. Everything felt overwhelming.
Then they started the Davis Autism Approach®.
The shifts came slowly at first. But then something clicked.
"It was like a dam bursting," Kirsten says. "All of this information had been locked up, and finally the water could flow."
Within 18 months:

🟣 Reading jumped from barely recognizing words to chapter-level reading
🟣 Panic attacks disappeared completely
🟣 Meltdowns stopped
🟣 Mental health transformed
🟣 Most importantly: Sam started understanding himself

He navigated his first social interaction at the gym (a place he now visits twice weekly). He worked through questions about his identity and orientation. He's thinking about becoming a security guard—something that would have seemed impossible before.
But what struck Kirsten most: the tools stuck. The understanding became part of who Sam is, not just techniques he might forget.
Read how a support person experienced watching someone become themselves—and what made that possible. https://buff.ly/UjxloFn

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