The Initial Consultation

Should you be interested in one of my programs, contact me for an appointment. This consultation  takes place here at my office in the heart of the Historic District in Savannah  We will get to know each other and I will speak to you or your child about your past and current difficulties. By the end of the consultation you can expect to understand your own unique blend of strengths and why these strengths have caused you difficulties up till now. Of course, and what you can do about them!

The goal of this initial consultation is to see if a Davis Program will really help you and address your own or your child’s learning difficulties.  We will talk about your expectations and appropriate goals for the program. And it is just as important to find out whether you and/or your child feel comfortable with me. After all, we will be working together for 30 hours and more.

If you have been tested or diagnosed for a learning disability, please FAX these or email these to me at least 48 hours prior to our appointment.

And if you are from out of town, take the rest of the day to lavish up the culture and history of this marvelous city. My office is in the heart of the Historic District.

If you live abroad and are planning a visit to the US (I conduct programs in French and German, as well as English) or if you simply live too far away from Savannah to make the journey, we can arrange a telephone consultation. Call me for details on how this would work.

Length: 1 ½ hrs

Mini Home Assessment

But before you call, please ask yourself this question:   Are you and Davis a good match? 

• Take the Online Assessment and print out a copy of the results.

• Refer to the 37 Characteristics of Dyslexia

Discuss these with your partner or child!  Talk about your child’s strengths more than his or her  weaknesses . Do you see how the results relate to concrete examples in daily life?  Enjoy this time together with each other, make it light and easy. Use it to discover things you didn’t know about each other.

Ask yourself if you or your child is motivated enough (yet).
It takes money, time, and personal effort to make the Davis program a lasting success. If you, the adult dyslexic, or your child with dyslexia is not yet ready to make the commitment, then great strides may well made during and immediately after the program. But, as time goes on, these will be lost. So  ask yourself or your child these three questions:

         Are you aware you have a problem?             O yes   O not really   O no

         Do you want a solution to that problem?       O yes   O not really  O no

         Do you want me to help you find a solution?  O yes   O not really   O No

This last question is for after you meet me or another facilitator of your choice.
               
If you feel any hesitation at all in answering each and every one of these questions with a firm “Yes” then find out why. Where might the resistance lie? Do you need more information? Do you need to speak to another facilitator? Do you need to speak to others in the field?

Call me if you need more information from me, or if you want an appointment for a consultation.  My office is in the Heart of the Historic District in Savannah  I’ll be glad to answer any further questions you might have.

Services

Events on Congress Street

These are evening public presentations about various topics of interest. About 5 a year are devoted to the dyslexia. Some are devoted to other topics more related to my Performance Coaching programs.

These are an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about learning disabilities and learning gifts! The presentation is informal. There will be plenty of time for discussion. And, of course, there will be refreshments.

Parent and Partner Training

Parents and partners play an essential role in the success the program. I feel that the more the parents (or partner of the adult dyslexic) know about the Davis program, the better. We gladly invite you to take the opportunity to participate in various segments of the program. The last afternoon of the program is devoted almost entirely to parent and partner training.

(Be aware: if your child does not wish to have you present during the sessions, he or she is the boss! It would only hinder our program. I ask for your understanding here.)

Partner/Parent Get-togethers

I invite parents of my clients and my adult dyslexic clients to come to periodic get-togethers after they have taken a program.

During these we share successes, we discuss difficulties you are having and we offer valuable suggestions that others have found has worked. We always do some practical exercises related to your questions. These evenings are very popular.