The Dyslexic Reader 2008 - Issue 48

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VOL. 48 Davis Dyslexia Association International ISSUE 2 • 2008
Charlotte Foster Named Outstanding

Woman of the Year in Education!
n March of this year New education.” Congratulations, Charlotte!
Jersey Governor Corzine named Charlotte became a licensed Davis
Charlotte Foster Outstanding Facilitator in 1995 and is currently a
Woman of the Year in Education Davis Supervisor-Specialist in
for Somerset County. In his letter Bernardsville, New Jersey. She founded
informing her of the honor he stated, Multivariant Learning Systems (MLS)
“New Jersey needs women like you, in 1987 to offer Davis Dyslexia
dedicated to the cause of education. As Correction services and training
you blaze the trail toward true equality workshops for those working with
for our future generations, your diligent learning-disabled and low-performing
efforts help to create dynamic programs youth and adults. In collaboration with
and a strategy for growth where students the Reading Edge, MLS won the
can anticipate success. Because of your contract to design and deliver a
faithful dedication to your duties and learning-to-learn program for the U.S.
your fair-minded approach to finding Department of Education. Charlotte
solutions to conflict, I commend your holds a bachelor’s degree from Wells
efforts as you continue to move forward College and has trained with leading
in your ongoing commitment to experts in the field of accelerated
(Cont’d on p. 4)
IN THIS ISSUE Outstanding Pennyslvania

News & Feature Articles
Charlotte Foster Named Outstanding
Teen Focuses on Dyslexia
Woman of the Year in Education . . . . .1
By Marcia Maust, Facilitator in Berlin,
Outstanding Teen Focuses on Dyslexia . . .1 Pennsylvania, and Haylee Baer, Miss
A New Sense of Direction . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Frostburg Dance Outstanding Teen
Lastest Recommendations from Lazy
Readers’ Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Haylee Baer was selected Miss
Famous Dyslexics Remember . . . . . . . . . .9 Frostburg Dance Outstanding Teen on
Down with Fractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 April 5 from a field of six contestants.
A Mom Remembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Fifteen-year-old Haylee chose “The
Six Years Later: A Mom Looks Back . . . .12 Gift of Dyslexia” as her platform.
Don’t Wait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 When asked why she chose this issue,
What Do They Have in Common? . . . . . .14 she replied that she has a personal
Mini-Book Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 interest in dyslexia because of the
The Soul of Golf Teaching . . . . . . . . . . . .19 frustration she has witnessed in her
Back to Study with Davis in Iceland . . . .21 younger brother, Hunter.
Zameen Wins Film Award in India . . . . .22
Haylee told the interview judges
Regular Features that even though everyone at school
In the Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 had given up on her brother, she never Maust, of Laurel Highlands Dyslexia
Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18 stopped believing in him. Hunter began Correction Center in Berlin,
New Davis Licensees . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25 using the Davis techniques eight years Pennsylvania. Hunter was supported in
Davis Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28 ago under the guidance of Davis his post program follow-up work by
Dyslexia Correction Facilitator, Marcia his parents and Haylee. Hunter is now
(Cont’d on p. 5)
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In the Mail:
“rich and famous.” College for that semester!
Thank you! I love reading my Dyslexic Reader
A majority of and hearing about all the wonderful
A Dream Come True! students and teachers success stories. You are the most
Dear Dyslexic Reader, at Berklee are remarkable people, who give us all
Ten years ago, February 1997, Melissa dyslexic and have hope of the future. My daughter has
was a 7-year-old second grader who allergies. Melissa her future, just the way she wanted it.
learned to read with Symbol Mastery. found the perfect I thank you from my husband, from
Previous to this she had informed us home for herself, where everyone me, and from Melissa.
that she was going to grow up to be a thinks a million miles a minute, where Sincerely,
“rich and famous” musician and that everyone is driven towards their goals, Jill Domosh, Derry, New Hampshire
she was going to attend Berklee College and where trying to stay healthy is
of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. a priority–“the gift of dyslexia” at Ten Years Later ...
Thanks to Ron, Charlotte, Lexi, Brian its best. Dear Dyslexic Reader,
and everyone else associated with the Melissa started at Berklee in the More than ten years have passed since
Reading Research Council, Melissa is fall of 2007, finishing the semester my son, Himanshu, did the basic
attending Berklee, has been paid to with a 3.86 GPA. This has earned her program for dyslexia correction. My
sing, and has the chance to become a place on the Dean’s List at Berklee brother, Sanjay Odak, who lives in
Copyright 2002 Randy Glasbergen. www.glasbergen.com
Illinois, enrolled him on my behalf.
The basic course took place in Raleigh,
North Carolina in June of 1997. You all
were very helpful and considerate. The
facilitator was very helpful to my son.
From that point on progress was
slow but steady. Himanshu completed
10th grade with an average of 63%.
Then, the examination board granted
him 30 extra minutes to complete his
written papers. But today, he has
reached the 6th and final semester
and is about to receive a Diploma in
Computer Engineering. As parents, we
are proud of what he has achieved at
20 years of age. He has even learned
to ride a motorbike.
I’d like to thank you all for all
that you have done personally, and
(Cont’d on p. 11)
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THE DYSLEXIC READER PAGE 3
A New
hen I asked, at about eight a group of seniors who have the
years of age, my mother said wonderful capacity to look past the
to me (I hear her words as stammers and stuttering and listen
Sense of
though spoken just now) “Roger, instead to the feelings. Though I some-
remember to always do your how have no sense of rhythm or beat
Direction
very best.” I had always and must memorize things like tempo
believed that Mom meant and flow, I write poetry and love it.
that I should give everything Here, let me close with one, and thank
my best effort; however, lately I Ron again for his great book.
have seen her words in a new way. I
believe she was saying, “Do your best By Roger Fallow Times
in spite of your handicap.” Fortunately Honzik
for me, I misunderstood her words and By Roger Honzik
thus I have given reading and writing What unsung words still linger round
my very best effort, all with pitifully What notes are left to play
few positive results. As morning breezes yawn and stir
Years and years of knowing I was was taunted! It might be possible to And shuffle leaves that stray
less than the rest, yet ever putting my read. One day it might be possible for Sweet words are few
best foot forward, here I stand. It has me to stand before a mirror, and read And fewer are my dreams
been a long and mostly painful struggle this note with some even flow. Of what laid begging at my door
to read as well as a third or fourth I bought The Gift of Dyslexia and Not long ago it seems
grader and as yet I have not cleared have read it once. I will go back and
that hurdle. My writing has come a read it again a few more times to be Yet still I ponder this and that
long way because of something that sure I understand the words. Then I will And sift for things of rhyme
That they might help me understand
see about solving my deficiencies. This
“All these years of trying This barren bit of time
should make for a very interesting year.
to become smart enough to I just need to thank Ron Davis for I’ll not bow to emptiness
read! I’m not stupid, as I his book and let him know that even Nor cry as though in pain
was taunted! It might be from just a first reading he has given For life and words are given me
possible to read.” me a better sense of direction than I And rhymes will come again
ever thought I would have. For now I’ll sort those scrubby words
happened early on. Dad would always Before closing, I’d like to say And gather some to use
shush me because I was so slow to sort that my personal approach to self And fashion them as bits of joy
my thoughts and put them into “verbal improvement over the past seven or Or at least some simple muse
order.” Because of his impatience I eight years has been to write. I joined
taught myself a game that went like
While Amidst the Wandering Men . . .

this: “If I am ever allowed to speak I
will answer (or add to the conversation)
By William Edwards
with these words and I will say them
THIS way.” With that I would recite,
inwardly, my words. This preplanning William’s Davis Facilitator, Carol Nelson,
has allowed me to become perhaps an sent us a poem he wrote in 2007 after his
average writer and I dearly love to write. Davis Program. William is 11 years old.
While amidst the wandering men
Write? Um . . . yes, why am I
I hear the dogs a-howlin.'
writing?
I stop, and sit, and wonder why
About a month ago I flipped on the
The dogs are still a-growlin.'
TV and listened to the last 10 minutes
Waiting for the yawning cock
of a program dedicated to children and
To sing itself a tune
their capacity to learn in school as well
Of morning's glee to sing with thee,
as hindrances to learning. Someone
The singing abolished the moon.
contributed to the discussion by
For the day you waste away–
describing some of the problems
That is of your own demise.
dyslexics face while trying to survive
And, while the sun breaks down the day,
the school experience. Within minutes William Edwards, during
his Davis Program.
You see yourself in the skies.
my eyes clouded with tears. All these
years of trying to become smart
enough to read! I’m not stupid, as I
Charlotte Foster–Woman of the Year (cont’d from p. 1) and Sonny, a Golden Retriever. She
jokes that her hobby is keeping up
learning and communications. serves on the Bernardsville Planning with the shedding at her house!
She is a member of Board. A very busy woman! Since their When Charlotte accepted her
Bernardsville’s Historic Preservation two sons are now grown, Charlotte and award she made a stirring speech,
Advisory Committee, is a her husband, Bill, are “empty-nesters,” which she has graciously allowed us
Bernardsville Council Member and except for their pets – a cat, Merlin, to reprint below.
Acceptance Speech my children was to have a challenge.

I am happy to report that the challenge
By Charlotte Foster, Outstanding was temporary. However, when out in public
Woman of the Year in Education with this child during this temporary period,
Somerset County, New Jersey the stares of curiosity came. I could feel them
intensely. In those moments I knew that I
had, perhaps, a little of the fortitude and
Honored guests, elected officials grace that I had seen in those other
and Commissioners —THANK YOU. mothers. In those moments, I felt as
This award is a wonderful if I had joined a special sisterhood.
honor. I admit I am a little stunned Membership in this special
to be receiving it for I have the sisterhood of outstanding women is
joy and privilege of knowing several past recipients, predicated on the sharing and support that women
one of whom I count as a dear friend. These past are known to give one another, particularly in
recipients are amazing women. It is quite a heady times of intense stress. Close friends, and even
moment for me to now be counted among them. sometimes only acquaintances, have entrusted
I have many people to thank for this award; me with great confidences detailing incredible
you have my word that I will thank all of them challenges and ultimate resolution and
profoundly and appropriately. Tonight, I do want accomplishment. I know of many untold stories
to make a few public “thank you’s:” of extraordinary perseverance, resilience, and
The Somerset County Commission on the even forgiveness for egregious transgressions
Status of Women. Thank you for this honor and experienced by some whom I know. I was and
award. Mayor Lee Honecker, my Bernardsville am honored to know these stories. These women
mayor. Thank you, Lee. My husband, Bill, who has whom I know, with their silent stories of amazing
encouraged, supported and – yes– even tolerated challenge, achievement and triumph form this
my endeavors and some of my capers. Thank you, sisterhood.
Bill. My son, Chris, who, perhaps unbeknownst to As I accept this award this evening, I hope
him, gave me my mission that has brought me to that I am humble enough in light of these untold
this point. Thank you, Chris. stories of outstanding women. Tonight I am
To make a point about outstanding women, I compelled to turn the tables and use this
would like to share a very personal moment. As a opportunity to honor all the women who lead
young mother doing my thing in the supermarket, outstanding lives with quiet dignity, grace, courage,
there were times when I would see mothers who strength and accomplishment. To all outstanding
had children who were very obviously challenged. women– to all of you – I know with certainty the
These mothers and their special children were awards – the accolades – you all deserve.
subjected to the inevitable stares of curiosity. On I leave you with the wisdom of the childhood
these occasions, I always felt such awe by what playgrounds. To all the women here this evening, and
I perceived as these mothers’ ability to move outstanding women everywhere, I say quite simply,
beyond the stares with such fortitude and grace as I accept this award, “It takes one to know one.”
and with obvious love for and devotion to their My sincerest congratulations to the other the
special children. I also wondered if I could have honorees of the evening. I am thrilled to be a part
met the challenge and possible discomfort of the of this amazing group of women.
curious stares. A time was to come when one of Thank you all so very much.
Outstanding Teen . . . (cont’d from p. 1)
an avid reader and was recently named her mentor. Haylee will be competing
Regional Champion of the Northern for the State title on June 20 in
Youth Mat Club for wrestling. Hagerstown, Maryland. Good luck
Among Haylee’s duties as Miss Haylee!
Frostburg Dance Outstanding Teen will As part of the selection process,
be that of promoting and communicating Haylee submitted a statement to the
her platform. She plans to visit public judges of the Miss Frostburg Dance
schools and help them recognize Outstanding Teen contest. Below is
dyslexia as a gift rather than as a the essay that persuaded the judges
learning disability and to introduce to select her.
them to methods they can use to help
Haylee’s brother, Hunter, and the
children with dyslexia unlock their work he did with his Davis Facilitator,
gift. Marcia has graciously agreed to be Marcia Maust, inspired her project.
By Haylee Baer
Dyslexia As A Gift carefully and then at each punctuation have

them stop and explain the images they
see, they can actually comprehend a whole
It is crucial that public school systems treat dyslexia as a book rather than pages and pages of jumbled up words.
gift. Dyslexia has a set stereotype as a learning disability, Also, when they are learning how to write they
but it can be more of a teaching disability than anything. will sometimes squeeze the pencil so hard that they will
Some of our great role models were known as “dummies” accidentally tear a hole in the paper. They do this because
all through school, such as, Albert Einstein, Thomas they feel like they have control over the pencil and their
Edison, General George Patton, Whoopi thoughts. This is called “killing the bird.”
Goldberg, Walt Disney, Leonardo da If you tell them they are “killing the bird”
Vinci, Winston Churchill and many more. they will try to relax their hand.
The most popular way dyslexia can Lastly, clay is the number one way
be accommodated without medication is dyslexic kids benefit from the learning material.
the Davis Dyslexia Correction Program. Clay work is what helps them master all of their
This program is the only correction skills because they are working hands on.
program that gets to the root cause of Ronald Davis says, “When one teaches
dyslexia: disorientation resulting from “‘Dyslexia is not a to disability, students develop weaknesses;
confusion with symbols. All others complexity; it is a when one teaches to ability, they develop
only address the symptoms of dyslexia. compound of simple strengths.”
Ronald Davis is the founder of this factors which can be Since there is no specific test for
program. He was labeled “retarded” dealt with step by step,’ dyslexia it usually goes undiagnosed or
and was functionally illiterate until says Ron Davis.” is often diagnosed with a different label,
age 38. He established this program such as ADD, ADHD, visual-spatial
in 1982 and it is 97% effective. “Dyslexia is not a learner, language-based learning disability, reading
complexity; it is a compound of simple factors which disability, auditory processing disorder, visual processing
can be dealt with step by step,” says Ron Davis. disorder, etc. Also, since it is developmental and all kids
Dyslexics are visual, multidimensional thinkers experience different symptoms it is hard to tell whether or
who are intuitive, highly creative and excel at hands-on- not a child has dyslexia. There is also not a set standard
learning. They are generally average or above average in of symptoms a child has to display to have dyslexia,
intelligence, but exhibit a gap between potential and actual which makes it even harder to diagnose.
achievement. All dyslexics are picture thinkers. When The essential gift of dyslexia is mastery. The
they see words like “the,” “a,” or “I,” they can’t create a dyslexic will be able to master and comprehend skills
mental picture so they become confused by these words, faster than the average person. My marketing plan is to
called trigger words. There are over 200 trigger words. get an after school program put into elementary schools
Also, when dyslexic children try to read they stumble for both parents and students and eventually convince the
over the words because their brain pulses are moving board of education to develop a special program just for
outrageously fast and they cannot control them. But dyslexic children.
when you make them slow down and read each sentence
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Drs. Siegerdina Mandema
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Dyslexia does not in 1994 and in 1995 Davis
Advanced Workshop indicate a lack of talent Dyslexia Association
Presenter
DDA-Nederland Director
or intelligence. Only an International (DDAI) was
Robin Temple inability to read. Yet in the launched with the purpose
Specialist Trainer
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world of today we depend of providing information
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Karin Rietberg dimensional world of the written word. This multi-sensory techniques and creativity.
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Jacqueline van Rijswijck
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justifiable or whether I’d be able to perform for the Study of Advanced Development as Homberg-Jacobs
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Horw /Luzern
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Dyslexia is geared specifically to addressing trained in the approach. We have had very
Ursula Fischbacher
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June 9 - 10 Lubbock, TX 1-806-790-7292
June 9 - 10 Denver, CO 1-719-324-9256
July 24 - 25 San Diego, CA 1-866-531-2446
Aug. 5 - 6 Brookings, SD 1-605-692-1785
Aug. 7 - 8 Denver, CO 1-719-324-9256
Aug. 14 - 15 Eugene, OR 1-866-531-2446
Workshop hours: 9am-4pm with one hour lunch break. Sept. 25 - 26 Springfield, MA 1-866-531-2446
Oct. 2 - 3 Tyler, TX 1-866-531-2446
Cost: $595 per person (US only) Oct. 6 - 7 Richmond, VA 1-804-833-8858
Academic Units or CEUs (US and Canada only) Nov. 6 - 7 Tyler, TX 1-866-531-2446
Two Quarter Units are available through California State Nederland
University. Cost is $54 per unit, plus $35 administrative fee. Sept. 5 - 6 Stroinkweg +31 (046) 4374907
Sept. 19 - 20 Stroinkweg +31 (046) 4374907
A written assignment, which can be completed before and
Oct. 10 - 11 Stroinkweg +31 (046) 4374907
during the workshop, is required.
Switzerland
Would you like to bring a DLS Aug 7 - 8 Zurich +41 (061) 273 81 85
workshop to your school/area? Nov 8 - 9 Zurich +41 (061) 273 81 85
Call 1-888-805-7216, and ask for Paula McCarthy. For more details, visit www.davislearn.com
Come Learn and

EXPERIENCE the Davis
Dyslexia Correction
Procedures!
Fundamentals of Davis Dyslexia Correction®
Workshop based on the best-selling book
The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis
FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP OUTLINE
DAY ONE DAY THREE
Background and Development of the Davis Dyslexia Orientation Review Procedure
Correction® Procedures (a method for checking orientation skills)
• Research and discovery. The “gifts” of dyslexia. Anatomy • Demonstration & Practice Session
and developmental stages of a learning disability. Davis Symbol Mastery® (the key to correcting dyslexia)
Overview of the steps for dyslexia correction. • What is Symbol Mastery? Why clay?
Davis Perceptual Ability Assessment Mastering Basic Language Symbols
(a screening for dyslexic learning styles) • Demonstrations and Group Exercises
• Demonstration and Practice Session Reading Improvement Exercises
Symptoms Profile Interview (used to assess symptoms, • Spell-Reading. Sweep-Sweep-Spell. Picture-at-
strengths and weaknesses; set goals; establish motivation) Punctuation
• Demonstration and Practice Session
DAY TWO DAY FOUR
Davis Orientation Counseling Procedures (methods to Fine-Tuning Procedure (checking and adjusting
control, monitor and turn off perceptual distortions) orientation using balance)
• What is Orientation? Demonstration & Practice Session Symbol Mastery Exercises for Words
Release Procedure (method to alleviate stress, headaches) • Demonstrations
Alignment (an alternative to Orientation Counseling) • Group Exercises
• What is Alignment? How is it used? Group Demonstration • Practice Sessions
Dial-Setting Procedure (a method for controlling energy Implementing the Davis Procedures
levels)
To register for US workshops call 1-888-805-7216 (toll-free)
2008 FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM

2-5 October: Hamburg 17-20 May: Addington, Kent
Presenter: Ioannis Tzivanikis Presenter: Richard Whitehead
Language: German/French Language: English
Email: info@dyslexia.com Email: uk@dyslexia.com
Tel: +49 (040) 25 17 86 22 Tel: +44 (0) 1227 732 288
MEXICO UNITED STATES

24-27 September: Guadalajara 14-17 July: Burlingame, CA
Presenter: Cathy Calderón Presenter: Gerry Grant
Language: Spanish Language: English
Email: spanish@dyslexia.com Email: training@dyslexia.com
Tel: +52 (81) 8335-9435 Tel: 1-888-805-7216 toll-free
NEDERLAND 8-11 October: Dallas, TX

Presenter: Gerry Grant
3-6 September: Amersfoort Language: English
Presenter: Ioannis Tzivanikis/Robin Temple Email: training@dyslexia.com
Language: English/Dutch Tel: 1-888-805-7216 toll-free
Email: nederland@dyslexia.com
Tel: +31 (0475) 301 277
For updated workshop schedules visit: www.dyslexia.com/train.htm

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Dys•lex´•ic Read´•er PRESORTED
STANDARD
1601 Old Bayshore Highway, Suite 260 U.S. POSTAGE
Burlingame, CA 94010 PAID
BURLINGAME, CA
PERMIT NO.14
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Fundamentals of Davis Dyslexia Correction Workshop

Based on the best-selling book
The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis 2008 International Schedule
This 4-day workshop is an introduction to the basic theories, 17 - 20 May Addington, Kent UK
principles and application of all the procedures described in
14 - 17 July Burlingame, CA USA
The Gift of Dyslexia. Training is done with a combination of
lectures, demonstrations, group practice, and question and 3 - 6 Sept. Amersfoort Nederland
answer sessions. Attendance is limited to ensure the highest 24 - 27 Sept. Guadalajara Mexico
quality of training.
2 - 5 Oct. Hamburg Germany
Who should attend:
8 - 11 Oct. Dallas, TX USA
Everyone involved in helping dyslexic individuals over the
age of eight. U.S. Course Schedule
Participants will learn: • 8:30 - 9:00 Registration (first day)
• How the Davis procedures were developed. • 9:00 - 5:00 Daily (lunch break 12:00-1:30)
• How to assess for the “gift of dyslexia.” U.S. Fees and Discounts
• How to help dyslexics eliminate mistakes and focus attention. • $1175 per person
• The Davis Symbol Mastery tools for mastering reading. • $1125 for DDAI members or groups of two or more
• How to incorporate and use proven methods for improving • $1075 if paid in full 60 days in advance
reading, spelling, and motor coordination into a teaching, • Advance registration and $200 deposit required
home school, tutoring, or therapeutic setting. • Includes manual, one-year DDAI membership,
verification of attendance, and Symbol Mastery Kit
See page 27 for more workshop details. • Academic units and CEUs available
For a detailed brochure on enrollment, prices, group rates, discounts, location, and further information, contact the DDA in your country.
DDA-Pacific DDA-DACH DDA- Latin America DDA-UK
PO BOX 46023 Deutschland-Austria- Calzada del Valle #400 Local 8 Davis Learning Foundation
Herne Bay Switzerland Colonia del Valle PO Box 972
Auckland, New Zealand Wandsbecker Chausee 132 Garza García, Monterrey Canterbury
Phone: +64 (09) 815-8626 D-22089 Hamburg Nuevo León Kent CT1 9DN
Fax: +64 (09) 815-8627 GERMANY MÉXICO, CP 66220 Tel: +44 (0)1227 732 288
E-mail: pacific@dyslexia.com Tel: 49 (040) 25 17 86 22 Tel: 52 (81) 8335-9435 Fax: +44 (0)1227 731 756
Fax: 49 (040) 25 17 86 24 Email: spanish@dyslexia.com E-mail: uk@dyslexia.com
DDA-Israel
20 Ha’shahafim St. E-mail: germany@dyslexia.com DDA-Nederland DDAI-Int’l, Canada & USA
Ra’anana 43724 ISRAEL SWITZERLAND Kerkweg 38a 1601 Bayshore Highway, Ste 260
Tel: 972 (0523) 693 384 Tel: 41 (061) 273 81 85 6105 CG Maria Hoop, NEDERLAND Burlingame, CA 94010
or (0)9 774 7979 E-MAIL: ch@dyslexia.com Tel: 31 (0475) 302 203 Tel: 1-888-805-7216
Fax: 972 (09) 772-9889 Fax: 31 (0475) 301 381 Fax: 1 (650) 692-7075
E-mail: Israel@dyslexia.com E-mail: holland@dyslexia.com E-mail: ddai@dyslexia.com
Enrollment limited ❖ Classes fill Early ❖ Call 1-888-805-7216 or 650-692-7141

For updated workshop schedules visit http://www.dyslexia.com/train.htm
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2008 DATES & LOCATIONS

Come Learn and

GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM

MEXICO UNITED STATES

NEDERLAND 8-11 October: Dallas, TX

For updated workshop schedules visit: www.dyslexia.com/train.htm

Fundamentals of Davis Dyslexia Correction Workshop

Enrollment limited ❖ Classes fill Early ❖ Call 1-888-805-7216 or 650-692-7141

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