Thriving with D

29/10/2026

Screens are also contributing to the increase in ADHD-like symptoms because they disconnect our children from the physical world, which is where they learn the necessary skills to navigate it with ease. Less physical experience = less understanding of cause-effect, time, sequence, order… and much less practice building those essential self-regulation skills that we all need to become our best selves. 💜🩵🩶

🇫🇮 FINLAND JUST ABANDONED DIGITAL-FIRST EDUCATION 🛑📖

For over a decade, Finland stood as the global gold standard for K-12 education.

So when Finnish schools handed laptops to 11-year-olds and phased out paper textbooks, school systems around the world rushed to copy them.

Now, Finland is admitting it made a massive mistake—and they are aggressively pulling laptops and smartphones out of the classroom.

💣 WHAT FORCED THE SHIFT:
• Declining PISA Scores: Finland’s world-renowned academic rankings began dropping steadily after going full digital.

• The Multitasking Illusion: Students admitted to rushing through digital worksheets as fast as possible just to play games or switch tabs.

• Teacher Consensus: 70% of Finnish educators reported that personal screens actively destroyed student concentration and deep-work stamina.

• Health & Sleep Deficits: Eye strain, heightened anxiety, and delayed sleep cycles surged among teens constantly tethered to devices during school hours.

🔄 THE NEW PLAYBOOK IN FINLAND:
• Strict Classroom Phone Bans: Legally restricting personal smartphones during instructional hours across grades 1 through 9.

• Return of Physical Print: Swapping digital PDFs back to heavy, bound paper textbooks for core subjects.

• Re-Prioritizing Handwriting: Returning early elementary instruction to pen, paper, and physical note-taking to rebuild cognitive retention.

💡 THE BIG TAKEAWAY FOR FAMILIES:
• Shiny new technology in the classroom is not a substitute for foundational focus.

• The world’s best education system realized that screens often create passive consumption rather than real mastery.

• Protecting your child's ability to read long-form print and write by hand is one of the highest-leverage habits you can build at home.

Would you support your local school district taking away laptops and going back to traditional textbooks?

29/10/2026

So true. For more information in Spain/Madrid, do book a free discovery call. No cost, no commitment, just the answers you’ve been looking for. 💜🩵🩶

When it comes to autism support, the approach makes all the difference.
The Davis Autism Approach stands apart because it was developed by Ron Davis, who navigated his own autism journey. He created a method that works WITH autistic thinking and truly understands the autistic experience.

There is no rote learning, no drill learning, no repetition or social skill training.

The Davis goal is to empower neurodivergent individual to be in control of their own learning and life.

Find a Davis Facilitator https://davismethod.com/facilitator/?_sft_post_tag=davis-autism-approach-program

22/10/2026

Excellent webinar on the “16+ crunch”, for students in the last two years of their school years (A’levels, IB Diploma, etc). Live now ❤️

02/09/2026

A lovely tribute to an extraordinary man.

The extraordinary legacy of Ron Davis continues worldwide.

Ronald “Ron” Dell Davis, 84, of Burlingame, California, a pioneering figure in the fields of dyslexia and autism, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2026, after a brief illness, with his wife of 52 years, Alice, by his side.

Ron devoted his life to challenging conventional ideas about dyslexia, autism, intelligence, and human potential. Drawing from his own experiences with autism and dyslexia, he developed innovative, strengths-based approaches that have helped transform the way thousands of individuals and families understand learning differences and autism.

His groundbreaking work in dyslexia began decades ago and led to the development of the Davis Methods, including mastery programs for dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia, and autism. His landmark book, The Gift of Dyslexia, published in 1994, became an international bestseller, selling over one million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages. He later authored The Gift of Learning, followed by his autobiography, Dummy, and co-authored Autism and the Seeds of Change with Abigail Marshall.

In 1995, Ron and Alice founded Davis Dyslexia Association International to train facilitators in his methods and ensure that his work could reach people far beyond his own practice. What began with Ron’s pioneering ideas grew into an international community of licensed facilitators serving individuals and families in more than 40 countries and 30 languages.

Ron’s work in autism was especially close to his heart. The Davis Autism Approach® grew from his unique understanding of autism and his belief that people on the spectrum should be supported through approaches that recognize their strengths, build understanding, and help them participate fully in the lives they choose. His work has touched thousands of individuals with autism and their families around the world.

Ron’s influence extended far beyond his books and programs. He challenged the assumption that dyslexia and autism defined what a person could learn or accomplish. He encouraged people to look beyond limitations and recognize possibilities, and he inspired generations of facilitators to carry that vision forward.

Ron often said that all things truly powerful are truly simple and his work reflects that.

Ron leaves behind not only his wife, Alice and his family, but an international community of facilitators, colleagues, friends, clients, and countless people whose lives were touched by his work. His legacy lives on in the programs he created, the books he wrote, and, most importantly, in the people who continue to believe that every individual has possibilities beyond what others may see.

Ron is survived by Alice; his sons, Ray and Philip; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren, and his younger brother Keith.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Ron Davis Autism Foundation, 50 Woodside Plaza, Unit 520, Redwood City, CA 94061 or electronically via the Ron Davis Autism Foundation Charity page: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3926848

29/08/2026

Sharing this tribute to Ron Davis with a very heavy heart.

I discovered Ron’s work while looking for ways to help my family, and it profoundly changed the way I understand dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, dyspraxia, autism and neurodiversity more broadly. As a Davis Facilitator, I regularly have the immense privilege of witnessing how his insights transform learning and lives.

Ron recently published his autobiography, Dummy, the Autobiography of a “Retard”, but I believe his greatest chapter is still to come.

The full significance of his discoveries has yet to be fully recognised: from fostering a more accepting and empowering understanding of neurodiversity, to effectively transforming the lives of those who learn differently, and offering a fundamentally different understanding of the foundations of learning. His work may not only help prevent learning difficulties, but also the mental health struggles (including the risk of su***de) life challenges and addictions that too often follow when people’s differences are misunderstood.

I feel incredibly proud to be part of the worldwide Davis community and to play a small part in carrying his work forward.

Ron’s legacy is immeasurable and priceless, and I truly believe the world has yet to discover the full magnitude of his gift. 💜🩵🤍

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ronald D. Davis, founder of the Davis Method and creator of the programs that have changed how the world understands dyslexia, autism, and neurodivergent learning.

Ron grew up in a world he experienced as chaotic and painful. He didn't speak until he was 17. He couldn't read until his late 30s. And when he finally found his own way through it, he spent the rest of his life building a path for others to follow.

Ron believed that what he had created was not his to keep. It belonged to every facilitator who carried it forward, and every person whose life it changed. As he put it: "It cannot be unowned. If it's unowned, it will disappear." He entrusted that work to all of us, and the worldwide Davis community will continue to carry it forward.

Thank you, Ron, for everything you gave the world; for the millions of people who now see their own minds differently because of you; for seeing ability and possibility where others saw only limitations.

We'd love our community to share a memory of Ron, a photo, or the way his work has touched your life. Comment below, or tag us in your posts. We're gathering these to celebrate everything he gave the world.

Rest well, Ron. Your gift lives on in all of us. 💜🩵🤍

21/08/2026

To find out how Davis could transform your learning experience, just send me a PM or book a free initial discovery call. You’ll be so glad you did!
https://calendly.com/doloresgage/30min

Three years of phonics. Tutoring. Flashcards. Nothing's working.
Your kid still can't sound out words. You're at your wit's end.

We hear from parents constantly: 'Nothing has worked.'

It's not failure, it's information.

It means your child's brain works differently and needs a different approach.

All Davis programs were created by our a neurodivergent person, Ron Davis, a neurodivergent individual. That's why they are different, that's why they work!

Reach out to one of our Facilitators to see if Davis is the right fit for you: www.davismethod.com /facilitator

07/08/2026

What if many learning difficulties could be prevented rather than remediated?

One of the things I value most about Davis Learning Strategies (DLS) is that they focus on building the foundations of learning before children begin to struggle.

Rather than waiting until a child falls behind, DLS provides practical, hands-on strategies that help children develop attention, self-regulation, literacy skills, confidence and, perhaps most importantly, an understanding of how to learn. The approach is designed to work alongside existing curricula and benefits a wide range of learners.

If you're a parent, teacher, learning support professional or simply interested in helping children thrive, I highly recommend this introductory online session with my colleague Priti Venkatesan, who has been doing outstanding work with DLS in India.

FREE Online Webinar
📅 Saturday, 8 August
🕢 16:00–17:00 pm CEST

You can find all the details and register here:
https://www.davismethod.co.uk/event-details/unlocking-learning-potential-internationally-proven-strategies-for-lifelong-learning

Please feel free to share this with anyone who works with young children.

Discover how understanding the natural process of learning can help children become confident, independent learners—and prevent learning difficulties from becoming barriers to success.

26/07/2026

🇪🇸¡Ya está disponible la grabación de mi conferencia "El hilo conductor de la neurodiversidad"!

En ella propongo una pregunta sencilla, pero con implicaciones profundas:

¿Y si la dislexia, el TDAH, la discalculia y el autismo no fueran perfiles independientes, sino distintas expresiones de un mismo hilo conductor?

Si os interesa la neurodiversidad, la educación o la neurociencia, espero que encontréis en esta charla una perspectiva que invite a la reflexión.

🎥 https://youtu.be/vVTFFVT5Uls

Y, si la veis, me encantaría conocer vuestra respuesta a una pregunta:

¿Hubo algún momento en el que pensasteis: "Nunca lo había visto así"? ¿Cuál fue?

Podéis escribirme por aquí o dejar vuestro comentario en YouTube. ¡Os leo con muchísima ilusión!

Porque una nueva mirada puede cambiar una vida. 🩵💜

¿Y si la dislexia, el TDAH, la discalculia y el autismo no fueran p...

11/07/2026

¿Por qué tantas personas con un enorme potencial acaban sintiéndose incomprendidas y dudando de sí mismas?

¿Y si muchas de las diferencias de aprendizaje que hoy tratamos por separado compartieran un mismo hilo conductor?

Durante años busqué una respuesta, primero como madre y después como educadora. Fue al descubrir el método Davis® cuando, por fin, encontré una explicación que daba sentido a las fortalezas, las dificultades y al frecuente solapamiento entre perfiles como la dislexia, el TDAH o el autismo.

En esta charla compartiré esa perspectiva, nacida de los descubrimientos de Ron Davis, respaldada por más de 40 años de experiencia práctica y con interesantes puntos de encuentro con los avances actuales de la neurociencia.

No hay nada más esperanzador que descubrir una explicación que da sentido a aquello que durante tanto tiempo parecía no tenerlo. Porque cuando una dificultad tiene sentido, también empieza a revelar el camino hacia una solución.

📅 Martes 14 de julio
🕡 18:30–20:00 CEST (hora de Madrid)
💻 Zoom (1 hora de ponencia + preguntas y respuestas)

Si crees que esta charla puede ayudar a algún padre, docente, terapeuta o persona neurodivergente, te agradecería mucho que la compartieras.

👉 Inscripción gratuita:
https://calendly.com/doloresgage/el-hilo-conductor-de-la-neurodiversidad

18/06/2026

Many people associate dyslexia with difficulties reading and spelling. What is less widely understood is how often dyslexia is masked: by intelligence, hard work, perfectionism, anxiety, compensation strategies, or even other diagnoses.

This upcoming Davis UK & Ireland online event explores what lies behind the mask, helping parents, educators, professionals and dyslexic adults better understand both the hidden struggles and the often-overlooked strengths of the dyslexic mind.

The Davis approach has been helping neurodivergent learners for more than 40 years and offers a unique perspective on dyslexia and related forms of neurodiversity.

📅 Live online event on 27 Jun 2026, 09:15 – 20:00 BST
🎟️ Free to attend live

Registration to receive the attendance link:
https://www.davismethod.co.uk/event-details/dyslexia-behind-the-mask

If you are based in Spain and would like to know more about Davis methods, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, dyscalculia or neurodivergent learning, feel free to get in touch with me directly.

Hidden Struggles. Shared Stories. New Possibilities. Live attendance is free. Preorder replay access for £12.99.