The Man Who Called It a Gift, Not a Disability

The Man Who Called It a Gift, Not a Disability

Rachel Barwell
Published on: 05/09/2026

Remembering Ron Davis, and What His Work Has Meant to the Neurodivergent Community. Fourty years ago Ron Davis was first to call dyslexia a gift, not a disability. Remembering the man whose work changed how the world understands neurodivergent minds.

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There's No Off-the-Shelf Approach for a Dyslexic Brain

There's No Off-the-Shelf Approach for a Dyslexic Brain

Rachel Barwell
Published on: 22/08/2026

Why the Work We Do at Master Dyslexia Is Shaped Around the Individual - Every Davis Dyslexia Mastery Program looks different, because every person is different. See why Master Dyslexia's approach is tailored, not templated.

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It Didn't Come Out of Nowhere

It Didn't Come Out of Nowhere

Rachel Barwell
Published on: 14/08/2026

A child's meltdown may seem sudden, but overwhelm often builds throughout the day. Learn to recognise the early signs before they reach capacity.

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Why Does Everything Have to Become a Battle?

Why Does Everything Have to Become a Battle?

Rachel Barwell
Published on: 08/08/2026

Why a simple request can turn into a standoff, and what a child's repeated “no” is often really communicating, not defiance, but overload.

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Professional services described as Davis™, including Davis Mastery for Dyslexia®, Davis™ Symbol Mastery, Davis™ Orientation Counseling, Davis™ Mastery for Attention, Davis™ Mastery for Maths, and Davis™ Foundations for Learning Literacy may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.