Books & Materials

天賦 X 讀寫障礙 [Chinese]

This is the Chinese version of "The Gift of Dyslexia". The translator also expanded it into applications to learning Chinese using the same methods that Ronald D. Davis invented.

Authors

Ronald Davis with Eldon Braun

Translator

Livia Wong

The Gift of Dyslexia

This is the first book that is written by a dyslexic to talk about how the dyslexics think. It also provides practical methods to assist dyslexics to learn reading, writing and learning. The Davis methods are the product of 15 years of research. Clear illustrations and descriptions about the techniques that Davis Facilitators use.

Authors

Ronald Davis with Eldon Braun

The Gift of Learning

This book talks about three learning difficulties besides reading difficulties that many people experience: ADD, Math and Handwriting Problems. There is an in-depth description about the Davis methods and supplements the book "The Gift of Dyslexia".

Authors

Ronald Davis with Eldon Braun

Autism and the seeds of change

An in-depth look at a revolutionary approach to empower individuals with autism, and provide the understanding and tools needed to achieve their full potential. The Davis Autism Approach is uniquely geared to the autistic perspective, and enables each person to make sense of their world and the motivations and behaviors of others around them.

Authors

Abigail Marshall with Ronald Davis

Creating and Enhancing Cognitive Modifiability, the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Program

This book includes the current developments in Reuven Feuerstein’s theory and practice as well as all the foundational theories and applied concepts (SCM, MLE, deficient cognitive functions, the Cognitive Map) upon which the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) program is based are presented in detail. The instruments of FIE Standard and FIE Basic are described, with applications to classroom and therapeutic populations, research applications, and teacher training included.

Authors

Reuven Feuerstein, R.S. Feuerstein, L.H. Falik & Y. Rand

Beyond Smarter

This book is the most up-to-date summary of Reuven Feuerstein’s thinking and includes accessible descriptions of his tools and methods to help students overcome learning obstacles. With dramatic case studies throughout, Feuerstein and his co-authors define intelligence as a dynamic force that drives the human organism to change the structure of thinking in order to answer the needs it encounters. They describe in detail the specific skills of the three stages of thinking: data-gathering stage, processing stage and output stage.

Authors

Reuven Feuerstein, R.S. Feuerstein & L.H. Falik

Mediated Learning

Using Reuven Feuerstein’s theory that educators can enhance intelligence and change the way students think with the right kind of intervention, the authors provide teachers and counselors with practical strategies to help at-risk students develop cognitive skills and become more effective thinkers and learners. Readers will find an expanded discussion on mediated learning, explanations and applications of the Cognitive Map and Structural Cognitive Modifiability, and reflective activities for the educators.

Authors

Mandia Mentis, Marilyn Dunn-Bernstein, Martene Mentis

Bridging Learning

This user-friendly book outlines 14 core thinking skills that increase students’ cognitive capacity, including organization, comparison, categorization, and problem solving. The authors demonstrate how teachers can mediate learning in the classroom and help parents, social workers, counselors, and other adults who work with youth to extend learning beyond the classroom.

Authors

Mandia Mentis, Marilyn Dunn-Bernstein, Martene Mentis, Mervyn Skuy

聆聽「叢」生 衝破學障 [Chinese]

This is the Chinese version of "When Listening Comes Alive".

Authors

Paul Madaule

Translator

Kitty Ma

When Listening Comes Alive (A Guide to Effective Learning and Communication)

Paul Madaule re-awakens a skill that each of us has – a skill that can improve communication, creativity and learning ability, allowing a fuller and more energetic life. Madaule demystifies The Tomatis Listening Method.

Authors

Paul Madaule

Unlocking the Power of Dyslexia

This DVD talks about the background and history of the author of the books “Gift of Dyslexia” and “Gift of Learning”. It reveals the talents of the dyslexics and discusses about the contents of Davis Program. Besides, interviews with Davis Facilitators, Davis graduates and their family members are shown.

The Davis Dyslexia Correction Program

The DVD talks about the dyslexics’ perceptual abilities, the Davis Dyslexia Correction Program, Orientation Strategies, Davis Symbol Mastery, Reading Exercises as well as Follow-up work after a Davis Program.

Davis Dyslexia Correction Orientation Procedures

This detailed instructional video illustrates the various Davis® procedures for assessment and orientation described in the books The Gift of Dyslexia and The Gift of Learning.

These methods help students focus attention, eliminate perceptual confusion and distortion, and develop control of their mood and energy level. Techniques depicted and explained include:

• Davis Perceptual Ability Assessment
• Davis Orientation Counseling®
• Reading for Disorientation
• Davis Alignment
• Release Procedure
• Fine-Tuning
• Dial-Setting
• Koosh Ball Exercise

Davis Symbol Mastery and Reading Exercises

This feature length video provides a detailed overview of the Davis Symbol Mastery® procedures for mastering the alphabet and small trigger words in clay, with multiple examples. It also provides an in-depth illustration of the Davis methods for reading to build visual tracking and sweeping skills, whole word recognition, reading fluency and comprehension.

The techniques explained include:

• Alphabet Mastery
• Pronunciation Mastery
• Punctuation Mastery
• Create-a-Word Exercises
• Davis Symbol Mastery Steps
• Spell Reading Exercise Examples
• Sweep-Sweep-Spell Exercise
• Picture-at-Punctuation Examples