Mastery for Dyslexia Program | Utah Learning Solutions

Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia Program

Appropriate for children, teens, and adults.

Watching your child struggle with reading, spelling, or writing can feel heartbreaking — especially when you know how bright, creative, and capable they truly are. Many children and adults with dyslexia work incredibly hard yet still feel frustrated, discouraged, or misunderstood.

The Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia Program is designed to change that experience. Rather than focusing on drills or memorization, this program helps individuals understand how they learn best and gives them tools to build strong foundations for reading, spelling, and comprehension — while restoring confidence and self-belief along the way.

With the right tools and understanding, individuals with dyslexia can become confident readers, strong learners, and successful thinkers. The Davis program aims not only to improve skills but to help each learner recognize their unique brilliance.

What the Program Helps With

Difficulty learning to read
Slow or inaccurate reading
Trouble with spelling
Poor reading comprehension
Difficulty focusing on text
Reversals or confusion with letters or words
Avoidance of reading or schoolwork
Low confidence related to learning

Core Goals of the Program

✔ Improve reading accuracy and fluency
✔ Strengthen spelling and writing skills
✔ Increase comprehension
✔ Develop focus and attention while reading
✔ Reduce frustration and fatigue
✔ Build independence in learning
✔ Restore confidence and self-esteem

What Families Often Notice in their Child

Feels more relaxed and less anxious about reading
Shows increased willingness to try
Gains confidence quickly
Understands words more clearly
Reads with less effort
Feels proud of their progress

Parents often say the biggest change is not just academic — it’s seeing their child believe in themselves again.

Key Components of the Davis Program

Orientation Tools

Learners are taught simple mental techniques to help them stay focused, present, and in control of their attention while working with symbols like letters and words.

This helps reduce confusion, guessing, and mental fatigue — making learning feel clearer and more manageable.

Symbol Mastery

One of the most unique parts of the program is hands-on mastery of letters, words, and punctuation using creative, multisensory methods such as modeling with clay.

Learners create and explore symbols in a way that builds deep understanding instead of surface memorization. This process helps them truly grasp what words mean, not just recognize them visually.

Reading Development

As understanding grows, learners practice reading in a structured yet supportive way that builds fluency and confidence without pressure.

Self-Regulation Skills

Students learn how to recognize when they are becoming confused or overwhelmed and how to bring themselves back into focus. These skills often carry over into many areas of life beyond reading.

Parent Support and Follow-Up

Parents receive guidance on how to support practice at home so progress continues after the initial program. This partnership helps create lasting results.

Program Format

The program is typically delivered in an intensive, 30-hour, one-on-one format over several days, followed by guided practice at home. Because it is individualized, each learner’s experience is tailored to their needs, pace, and goals.

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