Huddersfield-based boy makes dramatic progress in reading following Davis Dyslexia Programme

Gregory’s mother Susan, and Gregory’s Davis Programme Facilitator Janice Scholes are available for interview - tel: 0203 3030088.

When Janice Scholes, a David Dyslexia Facilitator based in West Yorkshire, first met 9 year old Gregory, his main goal was to find reading easier and to be able to remember what he read and heard.  Gregory referred to the books he was using at school, a scheme called ‘Bangers and Mash’, as babyish and said he hated reading.  His mum, Susan, was concerned that her son was so confused by the whole reading process.  As a teacher, Susan had tried many times to teach reading strategies to Gregory, who would become increasingly frustrated by his lack of success.  Gregory’s self-esteem was at an all time low and he would frequently comment that he was ‘rubbish’ at literacy skills.

Susan says that the Davis Programme was a massive turning point for Gregory.  Having been shown how to use his imagination and inventiveness in conjunction with Davis techniques he soon began to make progress in reading.  Susan now describes Gregory as a much happier boy who is now able to read for information independently.