January 2008

Raylene:

As I reflect back on the year 2007, I just wanted to let you know how much the Davis program has changed our life.

Two years ago our family was in despair. Homework was a constant struggle and I would experience stress at the end of my work day knowing that I had to face homework after supper. I can only imagine how Trevor felt coming home everyday to face me as well as more work that he didn’t understand.

I can still remember the words I used and never knew how untrue those sentiments were.  I often said, “try harder”, “you do so know that word”, “you knew it yesterday” and my favourite, “stop being so stubborn.” Not only was Trevor hearing this from his mother but also at school. I am not saying his teachers were being mean, they were just misinformed (as was I) how his learning disability affected his processing skills.  We were all trying to do our best with what we knew at that time.

The turning point in our lives was November 2006 when I saw a small ad in the Daily Gleaner. Ronnie and I had decided to find a tutor for Trevor, even though I felt it wouldn’t really help.  I will always remember sitting at my dining room table reading the paper and discovering your ad. I was hoping this was the sign I was praying for.

I immediately went to your web site and completed the 37 Common Traits of Dyslexia.  Trevor exhibited most of the traits.

After meeting you and reading The Gift of Dyslexia, I knew my prayers had been answered.

I appreciated that you were a mom first and a professional second. Knowing that you knew what I was going through was very comforting. I felt for the first time that I wasn’t crazy and finally someone believed me.

Now a year later and I can’t believe how our family life has changed.  Homework is no longer a nightmare but more importantly, Trevor feels good about himself and his stress level has decreased significantly.

He is no longer on a modified program and he is making A’s.  He actually joined a Drama group this year. He uses his tools everyday and is comfortable telling his teacher when he needs a break to get his alignment.  He can tell me when his alignment is off which is fantastic!!!

My message to anyone thinking about the Davis program would be, “It is worth the journey.”  A journey it is as we work on Davis tools daily.  You have to commit to the journey but it is worth it.  Not just academically but more importantly for your child’s self esteem and your family’s well being.

Thank you for bringing the Davis Program to Fredericton and more importantly thanks for being you.

Susan (mother of 9 year old Trevor)

Imaginative Minds Learning
1015 Regent Street, Suite 410
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada,  E3B 6H5
phone: 506-458-0494
e-mail: dyslexia@nb.sympatico.ca

Professional services described as Davis^SM, Davis Dyslexia Correction®, Davis Symbol Mastery®, Davis Orientation Counseling®, Davis Math Mastery® and Davis Learning Strategies® may only be provided by persons who are employed by a licensed Davis Specialist, or who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators by Davis Dyslexia Association International.