A special Dyslexia Awareness Month feature in Kāpiti News celebrates Rachel Barwell's work with dyslexic learners and the continuing legacy of Ron Davis.

From picture thinking to reading confidence

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October 09, 2026•1 min read

Rachel Barwell featured in Kāpiti News | 7 October 2026

What a special way to celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month!

We're delighted to share a recent feature in Kāpiti News, highlighting the work of Master Dyslexia's Rachel Barwell and the remarkable legacy of Ron Davis.

Written by journalist Leanne Warr, the article explores Rachel's journey as a Davis facilitator, the power of picture thinking, and how understanding different ways of learning can open doors to greater confidence and possibility.

Following Ron Davis's passing in August, this feature is also a meaningful reminder of the extraordinary contribution he made to changing how dyslexia is understood.

His legacy continues through the work of Davis facilitators around the world and, most importantly, through the lives of the learners they support.

We invite you to read the full newspaper feature and discover the story behind Master Dyslexia.

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Published in Kāpiti News, Wednesday, 7 October 2026.

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Different ways of thinking deserve to be understood, supported and celebrated.

Would you like to learn more?

Discover how Master Dyslexia supports children and adults to better understand their learning differences and build confidence through the Davis approach.

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Rachel Barwell

Rachel Barwell is a Professional Davis® Facilitator who works closely with children, parents, grandparents, and adults to help them better understand dyslexia and other forms of neurodiversity. Rachel specialises in supporting individuals who have spent years masking their challenges, often believing they simply needed to try harder. Through the Davis® Method, she helps people uncover the root cause of their learning and thinking differences, providing practical, life-changing strategies that build confidence, reduce frustration, and unlock potential. Her mission is to help people understand that neurodiversity is not a limitation - it's a different way of thinking that deserves to be understood, supported, and celebrated.

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