Appears bright and articulate but unable to read, write or spell at the appropriate level
Labelled lazy, immature or with a behavioural problem
Disorderly or compulsive behaviour
Poor self-esteem, easily frustrated
Covers up weaknesses with ingenious strategies
Daydreamer, poor sense of time and/or direction
Limited attention span
Learns best through experience, observation and visual aids
Reading
Skips or misreads words and lines
Poor comprehension
• Complains of dizziness, nausea, headaches or stomach aches while reading or studying
Hearing and speech
Easily distracted
Difficulty putting thoughts into words
Misprononounces words or stammers
Writing and motor skills
Trouble writing or copying, unusual pen grip, often presses too hard
Handwriting varies or is illegible
Clumsy, uncoordinated, poor at ball or team sports
Maths and time management
Difficulties remembering the times tables or other sequential information
Knows answers but unable to work them out on paper
Counting on fingers
Difficulties with word problems
Difficulties telling time and lack of organisational skills
Professional services described as Davis®, including Davis® Dyslexia Correction, Davis® Symbol Mastery, Davis® Orientation Counseling, Davis® Attention Mastery, Davis® Math Mastery, and Davis® Reading Program for Young Learners may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis Dyslexia Association International.
