Dyslexia Correction, Toronto, Montreal - Canada. [Testimonials]

Client Testimonials

Hi Cathy,

I thought you might find this interesting.

I was talking to Shauna today and she said some friends in class ask to see her notes! We talked about how lucky she was to get your assistance before high school. Shauna said she would feel totally lost in Grade 9 if she hadn't spent time with you. That's your pat on the back for the week!

    Shauna's mother, one year after Shauna completed the Davis Dyslexia Correction Program.  

It’s a really fun program. It really helps your reading get up to higher levels. When you’re doing the alphabet you have to picture them so you can remember the letters that were causing you trouble. If you can’t read, and you want to be able to read, this is the place to come. 

Mitch (11 years old)

I can balance better, and I can focus on what I am doing more so I don’t daydream so much when I’m trying to work.

Sarah (9 years old)

Thank you so much, Cathy, for all the tools you have given us. Before, I felt so helpless, and Sarah was so frustrated. Now I know what to do, and I can see it working. I’m just thrilled!"

Sarah's Mom

I’ve seen that I like reading more. I can understand words more. I’m not going, “duh, duh, duh”, or “Excuse me, what?” as much.

Abbie (11 years old)

I have two really bright, talented daughters! They have both been placed on IEP’s. I must say that a lot of effort has gone into helping them at school, but they were just falling farther and farther behind. Abbie was in Grade Six, and the school board was trying to convince me that she would learn to “cope”. Searching everywhere for something that could help, I found the Davis website, bought the book (The Gift of Dyslexia), and could finally see a glimmer of hope. When I picked Abbie up after the first day of her program, I could not hold back my tears when, for the first time in her life, she was able to read an entire page effortlessly. Her sister is completing the program this week. To see them struggle has been torture. To see them excel is a miracle. I am so grateful that I found this help in time. My children now stand a chance in this competitive world of ours.

Abbie’s Mom

Today he ran home at lunch with a 16/18 mark on his Friday morning spelling test! His teacher thanked me for bringing him to you. She says he is a different boy and has volunteered to read out loud in class a number of times. His confidence level has soared and he is a much happier and affectionate child. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU…I wish that all children who have this gift of dyslexia could benefit from working with you.

Matt's Mom (Matt is 9 years old)

I can’t tell you how impressed I am with how well Katie is doing and how seriously she takes everything she learned from you. I have heard her say things like, “I can write so much more easily when I get myself in alignment”, and she got mad at me when I suggested she use her dial and said, “I have to use my dial in school all day long so I’m not going to do it here!” which was great because it meant she was actually using it!

Mother of 13-year—old two weeks after doing the Davis Dyslexia and ADD Correction Programs

He is reading everything is sight…road signs, menus, store signs, buy and sell books, newspapers…We are all thrilled! We think you are just amazing and this is really magical.

Mother of 13-year-old boy who came to the program as a virtual non-reader

We were so pleased with his progress in reading that we then enrolled him in the Davis Math Correction Program. Through the use of clay he could begin to understand the concepts of math. His math marks have improved substantially. As you know, we applied Symbol Mastery to music this year, and viola! He got it!

Sean's Mom

Sean was 12 when he completed the Dyslexia Correction program, and 13 when he did the math program.

Matthew's Story

In April, 2004, Joanna wrote to another parent:

Your daughter sounds very much like my son Matthew (who turns eleven today). He also excels in geometry and has had a challenge with reading. He endured an experimental Remedial Reading Programme in Grade 3 at his school. It did nothing for him whatsoever, except to frustrate and anger him, as it was a programme that literally disassembled the English language. The more repetitive the work, the more he fought it.

It was determined at the time that his verbal/vocabulary skills were in the top 3% of his age group and that he had exceptional skills in spatial organization. This particular trait and his ability to illustrate and visualize three-dimensional objects led me to investigate "The Gift of Dyslexia". When I read it, I too was impressed by the simplicity of the approach because it made so much sense when applied to my child. I was fortunate to find Cathy when I did, as we were at the end of a very long road and could see very little, if any, improvement for all the work we had done.

Matthew is now at grade level with his reading and fast coming up to speed with his spelling. The many years of rote and repetitive work that he was subjected to was sheer torture for his inquisitive and intelligent spirit. He just became angry and erected a shell of bravado around himself. It all melted away after the first day with Cathy.

I am forever thankful that I never gave up searching for a solution because I cannot imagine how difficult life would be if we had continued on that old road. It does concern me greatly that this program is not taken more seriously by educators. I suppose that the anecdotal stories told by parents on the Davis web site seem almost unbelievable. I also had my reservations and doubts but they were quickly put aside after our own, incredible, and I do not exaggerate, life-changing experience. Thank you Cathy, for what you have given Matthew.

In March 2006 Joanna wrote:

Hi Cathy, 

I wanted to tell you about Matthew and how he is doing this year. We are all so pleased that Matthew is consistently getting marks in the high 90s in math and sciences (over 100% in some tests) and has no confusion and dyslexia that is detectable. His spelling has improved significantly and he works hard on his writing assignments without my help! He reads aloud normally without any difficulties and is entered in the science fair at U of T this month for Grade 7. He is soaring this year, and no longer has a requirement for an IEP. He told me quietly in early January that this has been the best year of his life, and that he actually enjoys school. He told me with pride that the kids actually call him "brainiac" at school and come to him for help with vocabulary.

He had been labelled "gifted LD" last year. This year his teacher told me he is just gifted, no more LD. He has come to the attention of the VP who has told me how pleased she is about his progress as she has come through a number of years supporting Matthew. I wanted to let you know, and to reach out to other parents who may be going through the very stressful and often scary experience of advocating for their child. Never give up.

The sun really shone the day we met you, Cathy. Thanks again for your help.

Joanna is the mother of Matthew who was nine years old and in Grade Four when he did the Davis Dyslexia Correction program. 

It taught me how to do a lot more work in school. Now, I'm usually one of the first ones finished. Like recently I got 23/25 in my math test.

Cody, 11 years old, four years after doing the Davis Dyslexia Correction Program. (Cathy's grandson) I am a very happy Granny!

Professional services described as Davis®, Davis Dyslexia Correction®, including Davis Symbol Mastery®, Davis Orientation Counseling®, and Davis Learning Strategies™ services may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed through Davis Dyslexia Association International®.