Davis Concepts for Life Workshop (GMT-0 time zone)
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-07 | Online UKIE, United Kingdom
The Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop is a revolutionary five-day intensive designed to empower parents, professionals, and neurodivergent adults with breakthrough strategies for supporting individuals who think differently. This approach has been transforming lives worldwide since the 1980s through innovative clay modeling techniques that make abstract concepts tangible and comprehensible.
What Makes This Different
The Davis method specifically addresses neurodivergent thinking styles and creates lasting transformation by building conceptual understanding. The workshop tackles real challenges families and professionals face daily, from children experiencing meltdowns over simple tasks to clients who don’t respond to traditional executive function interventions.
What You’ll Learn
Participants work through three core areas:
Self-Regulation Tools including mental strategies like Auditory Orientation and Release techniques to help individuals regulate stress and attention;
Life Concepts Mastery through multisensory clay modeling of essential concepts like time, consequence, and responsibility; and
Practical Application to create new behaviors and strengthen executive skills in real-life situations.
Expert Instruction
Led by Livia Wong, Licensed Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop Presenter, participants receive comprehensive support including a complete materials kit shipped to their door, detailed manual and resources, plus a complimentary follow-up session.
Investment & Registration
Early bird pricing: $1,485 USD (save $165) until October 13th, then $1,650 USD. Only 15 spots available, workshops fill quickly. The investment includes five full days of interactive training, all materials, and verification certificate.
Past participants describe the experience as “life-changing,” with one noting how concepts became integral to daily life, making previously impossible tasks manageable. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives on neurodiversity and join a community committed to creating meaningful change for those who think differently.
Location: Online
Schedule: November 3-7th 2025.09:00am – 05:00pm GMT-0
Language: English
For enrolment details please email lifeconcepts@davismethod.com
To download a brochure please click HERE
To register your interest please click HERE

Taller Davis® El Don de la Dislexia Español-Inglés
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-09 | Online (USA/ CST/CDT), United States
¿Eres bilingüe/bilingüe en español e inglés? ¡Estamos encantados de presentar el taller Davis® El Don de la Dislexia en español! Durante este emocionante taller en línea, se te llevará a un viaje práctico a través de los métodos Davis para la dislexia, tal y como se describe en el libro El Don de la Dislexia.
Únete a nosotros en este taller en línea de 4 días para obtener conocimientos profundos y habilidades prácticas. Este taller te ayudará a comprender las causas fundamentales de la dislexia y a dominar estrategias eficaces para apoyar a tus alumnos o seres queridos con dificultades de lectura.
Este es el primer taller de una serie de cursos que te permitirán obtener la licencia como Facilitador Davis.
El taller incluye:

Kit del taller con todo el material necesario en español: manuales del taller en español e inglés, tira alfabética, tablas de procedimientos, tarjetas con signos de puntuación y letras, diccionario, arcilla (plasticina) y mucho más.
Descuento en el kit y los materiales del taller en inglés.
Acceso a nuestra videoteca Davis Symbol Mastery en inglés y a la herramienta “Davis Auditory Orientation”.
Carta de verificación de asistencia, que incluye las horas lectivas.
Una consulta posterior al taller con un especialista Davis.

Descargue el folleto aquí:
Taller de El Don de la Dislexia Overview – Bilingual – Spanish-English es

Davis Stepping Stones Workshop- Online - Mondays Nov/Dec
2025-11-10 09:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online — from Malvern, UK, 47-49 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA, United Kingdom
You can help a young child unlock their knowledge and capabilities with our specialized Davis Stepping Stones Workshop. This course has been tailored specifically for family members, educators and therapists wanting to assist a child (or children) under the age of eight or an individual who is beyond words (non-speaking).
You will be able to guide them to increase their self-awareness, improve self-regulation, deal more positively with change, cope with meltdowns, and better understand the world around them – all without losing their beautiful uniqueness.​
​Presenter: Tessa Halliwell
Location: Online
Schedule: Mondays November 10, 17, 24th & December 1st
Workshop 1 9am-12noon GMT-0
Language: English
For enrolments please click HERE

Davis Stepping Stones Workshop 2 - Online - Mondays/Tuesdays in Nov/Dec
2025-11-10 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Online — from Malvern, UK, 47-49 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA, United Kingdom
You can help a young child unlock their knowledge and capabilities with our specialized Davis Stepping Stones Workshop. This course has been tailored specifically for family members, educators and therapists wanting to assist a child (or children) under the age of eight or an individual who is beyond words (non-speaking).
You will be able to guide them to increase their self-awareness, improve self-regulation, deal more positively with change, cope with meltdowns, and better understand the world around them – all without losing their beautiful uniqueness.​
The timing of this workshop will especially suit Southern Hemisphere attendee’s, see more information below.
​Presenter: Tessa Halliwell
Location: Online
Schedule: Mondays November 10, 17, 24th & December 1st
Workshop 2: 6.30pm-9.30pm GMT-0
Southern Hemisphere: Tuesdays November 11,18,24 & December 2nd 7.30am-10.30am
Language: English
For enrolments please click HERE

Advanced Practice Meetings - Malvern, UK
2025-11-26 09:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online — from Malvern, UK, 47-49 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA, United Kingdom
This five-day course provides intensive supervision leading to mastery of the core Davis procedures; and further instruction in the logic, reasoning, and strategies underlying the Davis methods, and the administration of Davis Programs. This course may be repeated for those needing additional practice.
Prerequisites:
Completion of Advanced Davis Methods Workshop and Advanced Field Assignments.

Pod Week 3 – Online- New Zealand
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-05 | Online – New Zealand, 658 Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011, New Zealand
This training ensures professional standards of quality for providing 5-day Davis programs are fully developed and understood. Students work in groups of 3 (pods) under the supervision of a Davis Specialist, in one of the following roles for a full week:

Providing a 5-day Davis Program.
Receiving a 5-day Program.
Observing a Program.

Students must complete 3 pod weeks – one in each role. The roles are not done in a specific order, e.g., some students may provide a program during their first Pod Week, while others may provide a program in their third Pod Week. The Pod Weeks are scheduled by availability of roles: each group of three must have a provider, a client, and an observer. Therefore scheduling is subject to forming groups of three students who all have complimentary roles. The observing and providing roles may need to be repeated to improve skills. Includes individual supervisor consultations, Client Kit in the “receive program” Pod Week, and handbook of forms required for providing Davis programs. Group discussions and short lectures are led by a Specialist are held throughout the Pod Weeks. These further prepare a student for providing Davis programs in a professional, business setting.

Basic Practice Meeting - Malvern, UK
2025-12-01 09:00 - 2025-12-07 16:30 (Europe/London) | Online — from Malvern, UK, 47-49 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA, United Kingdom
The Basic Practice Meeting develops a refined level of skill in the basic Davis techniques and enhanced experiential understanding of the perceptual, thinking and learning style of dyslexics. The human qualities that ensure success as a Davis Facilitator are introduced, explored and developed. Practice takes place in groups of two to three people under the guidance of a Davis Specialist.
Training Schedule:

Monday 1st — Wednesday 3rd and Saturday 6th — Sunday 7th December 2025, 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. GMT (UTC+0)

Cost for modules:
Basic Field Assignments: £400
Basic Practice Meeting: £1000
Gift of Learning Workshop: £1200
Total: £2600
£100 prompt enrolment discount available on enrolments onto all three modules on or before Sunday 24th August 2025. (Discount is a single reduction, not per module. Discount is applied to your final monthly instalment, or to your balance payment if you pay an initial deposit now.)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

When purchasing your enrolment onto these modules, you will be asked to confirm acceptance of the following Cancellation and Refund Policy:

You may cancel your enrolment within seven days of enrolling, provided that you notify us of this in writing and provided that the date of cancellation also provides for at least one month’s notice prior to commencement of the module in question. Should you be unable to attend the training for reasons of a personal or family medical emergency, then we will treat each case on an individual basis following presentation of the necessary medical evidence. Whole or partial refunds will be entirely at our discretion. In cases of genuine medical emergency, we will endeavour to give you the opportunity to re-enrol on a later module without incurring additional training fees (though this applies only to modules organised by Davis Learning Foundation, not to any training modules organised by other DDAs worldwide).

Should you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to contact Richard Whitehead – email richard.whitehead@davismethod.co.uk

Davis Neurodiversity weekend: Autism
2025-12-07 06:45 - 2025-12-08 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Online, Christchurch, New Zealand
FREE AUTISM WEEKEND | DECEMBER 6-7, 2025
For parents in crisis mode. For autistic adults who need real tools. For professionals seeking better approaches.

???? DAY 1 – EXPERT PRESENTATIONS (December 6)

Dolores Gage (Madrid): The Neurodivergent Thread — Why autism, ADHD, and dyslexia share one root cause
Cathie Geraci (Italy): Non-Speaking Autistic Individuals — Her son: non speaking at 2, nearly conversational at 25
Richard Whitehead (UK): Ron’s Story “Dummy” — How an autistic person created this entire approach
Melanie Curry (NZ): Missing Concepts and Individuation — The science behind why this creates lasting change

???? DAY 2 – LIVE Q&A (December 7)
Panel of Davis Facilitators sharing real stories + answering YOUR questions:

Mary Martin (USA) — Parent whose daughter went from 4 daily meltdowns to thriving
Axel Gudmundsson (South Africa/UK/Iceland) — Autistic facilitator, 20+ years experience
Tania Blackmore-Squires (UK) — Autistic primary educator specializing in PDA/ODD
Danette Moriarty (NZ) — Rural facilitator helping “country kids”

Plus all Day 1 presenters answering your questions live.
⏰ GLOBAL EVENT TIMES

UK: Sat 6 Dec, 5:45pm – Sun 7 Dec, 8:30pm (GMT)
Europe: Sat 6 Dec, 6:45pm – Sun 7 Dec, 9:30pm (CET)
East Coast USA: Sat 6 Dec, 12:45pm – Sun 7 Dec, 3:30pm (EST)
West Coast USA: Sat 6 Dec, 9:45am – Sun 7 Dec, 12:30pm (PST)
New Zealand: Sun 7 Dec, 6:45am – Mon 8 Dec, 9:30am (NZDT)
Central: Saturday, 6 December, 11:45 am – Sunday, 7 December, 2:30 pm (PST)

✅ 100% FREE to attend live
✅ No diagnosis needed
✅ Replay package available (£12.99)
Created BY autistic people FOR autistic people.
Register here

Supervised Training Pod – Malvern, UK
2025-12-13 - 2025-12-17, 2025-12-19 - 2025-12-23, 2026-01-05 - 2026-01-09, 2026-01-12 - 2026-01-17, 2026-02-18 - 2026-02-22 | Online — from Malvern, UK, 47-49 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA, United Kingdom
These training weeks focus on understanding the basic structure of the 5-day Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme and how this dyslexia programme needs to be tailored to the specific requirements of the individual client.
The training weeks are done in groups of three trainees, under the guidance of a Davis Specialist. In the three weeks you will have the opportunity to experience all the different aspects of the standard Davis programme. You will be able to:
– Receive a 5-day Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme as a client
– Observe a Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme
– Give a Davis Dyslexia Correction Programme as the Facilitator

Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop - CST timezone
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-16 | Online (CST time zone), WI, United States
The Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop is a revolutionary five-day intensive workshop designed to empower parents, professionals, and neurodivergent adults with breakthrough strategies for supporting individuals who think differently. This approach has been transforming lives worldwide through innovative clay modeling techniques that make abstract concepts tangible and comprehensible.
What Makes This Different
The Davis Method specifically addresses neurodivergent thinking styles and creates lasting transformation by building conceptual understanding. The workshop tackles real challenges families and professionals face daily, from children experiencing meltdowns over simple tasks to clients who don’t respond to traditional executive function interventions.
What You’ll Learn
Participants work through three core areas:
Self-Regulation Tools including mental strategies like Auditory Orientation and Release techniques to help individuals regulate stress and attention;
Life Concepts Mastery through multisensory clay modeling of essential concepts like time, consequence, and responsibility; and
Practical Application to create new behaviors and strengthen executive skills in real-life situations.
Investment & Registration
Early bird pricing: $1,485 USD (save $165) until December 12th, then $1,650 USD until December 23.. Only 15 spots available, workshops fill quickly. The investment includes five full days of interactive training, all materials, and verification certificate.
Past participants describe the experience as “life-changing,” with one noting how concepts became integral to daily life, making previously impossible tasks manageable. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives on neurodiversity and join a community committed to creating meaningful change for those who think differently.
Presenters: Anne Mataczynski, MS-General Education and Mary Martin, founder of Building Bridges for the Mind
Location: Online
Times: 9am-5pm Central time zone
Language: English
For enrolment details please email lifeconcepts@davismethod.com
To download a brochure please click HERE
Registrations close December 23.

Davis Autism Approach® Workshop CST timezone
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-16 | Online (CST time zone), WI, United States
The Davis Autism Approach® offers a revolutionary five-day workshop designed for parents, educators, professionals, and autistic adults seeking breakthrough strategies for support or self-understanding. This transformative approach focuses on abilities rather than deficits.
A Neurodivergent-Created Approach
What makes this workshop unique is its origin, developed by Ron Davis, a neurodivergent individual who is autistic. Unlike traditional interventions that focus on behavior modification, the Davis method addresses root causes by working with natural thinking styles and perceptual talents. The approach recognizes the unique gifts that come with autism and creates lasting transformation through conceptual understanding.
Addressing Real Challenges
The workshop tackles the frustrations families and professionals face: unpredictable meltdowns, communication barriers, sensory overwhelm, limited progress with traditional interventions, and difficulty with routine changes. Through innovative clay modeling techniques that make abstract concepts concrete, participants learn to understand autism from an autistic perspective.
What You’ll Learn
The comprehensive program covers

Davis Tools for Orientation and Self-Regulation to help with focus and calm
Clay Modeling Techniques to establish foundational concepts through tactile learning
Social Navigation strategies to build meaningful connections
Independence Building strategies to foster greater autonomy
Anxiety Reduction approaches to minimize meltdowns and stress.

Transformative Results
One parent shared how her non-speaking son Logan transformed after the workshop. Within months of guiding Logan through what she learned, he began reading, writing, and creating, developed understanding of complex math concepts, and gained confidence for new experiences like traveling and school trips. Participants typically report increased communication, reduced anxiety, better sensory regulation, and improved social interactions after implementing the approach with their loved one.
Expert Instruction
Presenters: Anne Mataczynski, MS-General Education and Mary Martin, founder of Building Bridges for the Mind
Investment & Registration
Early bird pricing: $1,485 USD (save $165) until December 30th 2025, then $1,650 USD. Only 15 spots available, workshops fill quickly. The investment includes five full days of interactive training, all materials, and verification certificate.
Join a community committed to honoring the autistic perspective while creating meaningful, lasting change.
Location: Online
Dates: 12th-16th January 2026
Times: 9am-5pm Central time zone
Language: English
To download a brochure please click HERE
For any queries please email: autism@davismethod.com
To register please click HERE

Webinar: Ready to build your own practice in neurodiversity support?
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online (PST time)
Join us for a candid conversation with two facilitators who’ve done it.
Join Melanie Curry and Karen LoGiudice—both licensed Davis® facilitators across dyslexia and autism pathways—for a direct conversation about why they pursued this work, what the training looks like, and how it’s shaped their practices.
If you’re considering a move into neurodiversity support—whether you’re leaving traditional employment, looking for meaningful work, or building something on your own terms—this is for you.
What you’ll learn

How the Autism and Life Concepts training complements the Dyslexia and Learning certification (and why it’s not as heavy a lift as you’d think)
Real talk about timelines, costs, and what you can earn during practicum
Why having all Davis programs in your toolkit makes you more valuable to clients
How facilitators are building sustainable practices that let them make a genuine difference

Why this matters
There’s a real need. Thousands of neurodivergent people—kids and adults—need support, and, at the moment, we don’t have enough trained facilitators to meet that demand. If you’re drawn to this work, Davis offers a legitimate career path with built-in support, lead referrals, and a global community of practitioners.
Hear it straight from people doing the work.

Register now to secure your spot.
Global times:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 7:00 pm EST | 6:00 pm CST | 5:00 pm MST | 4:00 pm PST |
Wednesday, January 14, 11:00 am AEDT | 1:00 pm NZDT

About the speakers:
Melanie Curry — Director of Davis Autism International, she leads a global team of staff, facilitators, and trainees. With over 15 years experience as a licensed Davis Facilitator and presenting Davis Methods worldwide, Melanie has trained and supported facilitators across multiple countries, helping them build successful practices. A former classroom teacher, she is passionate about empowering autistic and neurodivergent individuals and supporting facilitators to turn their Davis training into a meaningful, impactful career.
Karen LoGiudice — Facilitator Support and Outreach Executive, Davis International. Karen left her senior management role at a $500M technology company to pursue Davis facilitation after her son’s transformation through the Davis program. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has empowered hundreds across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine to overcome dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and autism. As a neurodivergent individual herself, Karen brings deep empathy to her work.
Register here

Gift of Dyslexia Workshop– Online - North America- Winter- January 19-23, 2026
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-23 | Online (US Mountain Time), United States
Are you an educator/tutor or educational professional facing the challenge of a student/client eager to learn but struggling with conventional methods?
Perhaps you’re feeling helpless as those tried-and-tested techniques fail to resonate with that individual.
Or are you a parent, grandparent or even a spouse navigating the complexities of your loved ones learning struggles, dyslexia, seeking solutions amidst general recommendations and partial successes? Despite efforts from teachers, other educational professionals and personal research, do genuine solutions seem elusive, leaving you feeling worried?
Or perhaps you’re considering a career change towards dyslexia empowerment, aiming to leave a lasting impact on the lives of struggling learners. Picture the future where your contributions lead to countless individuals leading successful lives, and recognize the significant difference you made.
If you relate to any of these, you are in the right place!
This workshop is open to all adults who are interested in learning more about Davis methods and theory, and is also the first workshop in the 7-course training Track series leading to certification and licensing as a Davis Facilitator. ( see davismethod.com website for information on licensing training.)
Enrollment is limited — register early.
The Gift of Dyslexia Workshop –

January 19-23, 2026 @ 8:00 am -to 4:00 pm- everyday(Mountain Time zone)

This 5-day online workshop is an introduction to the basic theories, principles and application of all the procedures described in The Gift of Dyslexia and more.
​Training is done with a combination of lectures, demonstrations, group practice, hands-on experience and question and answer sessions.
Attendance is limited to ensure the highest quality of training.
Who Should Attend
Parents • Home educators • Teachers • Special Needs Support Staff • Tutors •
Psychologists • Counselors • Speech therapists • Occupational Therapists • Anyone interested in helping others correct their dyslexia
Participants will learn:

How the Davis procedures were developed.
How to screen for the “gift of dyslexia” and establish a symptoms profile.
How to help dyslexics eliminate perceptual disorientation and focus their attention.
Special techniques for working with people who do not visualize well or have ADHD symptoms.
How to structure a Davis Dyslexia Program.

Online…
The Gift of Dyslexia online workshop is no dry webinar. We employ a host of creative innovations to ensure the same dynamic, convivial, hands-on experience that you would expect from any Davis methods workshop. Features of the online workshop experience include:

“camera-on, mic-on” interactive instruction
short video demonstrations of key procedures in a face-to-face setting
animated walk-throughs of our main procedures
adapted pair work practice in “breakout rooms”
content review and Q&A sessions to reinforce your learning as you go along
in-session use of plasticine clay, so you can experience Davis Symbol Mastery hands-on.

We strongly recommend connecting to the sessions from a computer or large tablet. During the clay modelling sessions, a second device (such as a smartphone) will be needed so that the Presenter and fellow-participants can see your face and your clay models at the same time. (have a good table for clay modeling)
Workshop Presenters:
Davis has found that the most efficient and effective way to train Facilitators is through hands-on interaction under personal supervision of highly qualified and experienced individuals. These Davis Workshop Presenters have been successfully offering Davis Correction Programs as Davis Facilitators for many years. They have gone through further extensive training for the presentation of Davis workshops.
Your Workshop Presenter:
Larry Smith

Gift of Dyslexia workshop presenter
Davis Advanced (Gift of Learning) Workshop Presenter
Davis Life Concepts for Autism Workshop Presenter
Davis Mastery for Dyslexia, Attention and Math Facilitator
Davis Autism Approach Facilitator
Davis Stepping Stones workshop presenter
co-director of the Rocky Point Academy- Calgary, Canada

Larry has been a Davis Mastery for Dyslexia Program Facilitator since 1999.
Read Larry’s full Bio here:
https://davismethod.com/facilitator/larry-smith/

Gift of Learning Workshop - Malvern, UK - Online
2026-01-24 09:00 - 2026-01-28 16:30 (Europe/London) | Online — from Malvern, UK, 47-49 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA, United Kingdom
The Gift of Learning (formerly Advanced) Workshop focuses on dyscalculia (maths difficulties) and ADHD. You will be introduced to Davis Concept Mastery and how to apply this technique to concepts such as change, consequence, time, sequence, order and disorder. These concepts are the foundation for the mastery of mathematical processes and equations. They additionally form a crucial part of the process of ADHD correction.
Training Schedule:

Gift of Learning Workshop: Saturday 24th — Wednesday 28th January 2026, 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. GMT (UTC+0)

Cost for modules:
Basic Field Assignments: £400
Basic Practice Meeting: £1000
Gift of Learning Workshop: £1200
Total: £2600
£100 prompt enrolment discount available on enrolments onto all three modules on or before Sunday 24th August 2025. (Discount is a single reduction, not per module. Discount is applied to your final monthly instalment, or to your balance payment if you pay an initial deposit now.)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

When purchasing your enrolment onto these modules, you will be asked to confirm acceptance of the following Cancellation and Refund Policy:

You may cancel your enrolment within seven days of enrolling, provided that you notify us of this in writing and provided that the date of cancellation also provides for at least one month’s notice prior to commencement of the module in question. Should you be unable to attend the training for reasons of a personal or family medical emergency, then we will treat each case on an individual basis following presentation of the necessary medical evidence. Whole or partial refunds will be entirely at our discretion. In cases of genuine medical emergency, we will endeavour to give you the opportunity to re-enrol on a later module without incurring additional training fees (though this applies only to modules organised by Davis Learning Foundation, not to any training modules organised by other DDAs worldwide).

Should you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to contact Richard Whitehead – email richard.whitehead@davismethod.co.uk

Davis Autism Approach® Workshop (AET & NZST)
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-27 | Online (NZ – Wellington Time), Wellington, New Zealand
The Davis Autism Approach® offers a revolutionary five-day workshop designed for parents, educators, professionals, and autistic adults seeking breakthrough strategies for support or self-understanding. This transformative approach focuses on abilities rather than deficits.
A Neurodivergent-Created Approach
What makes this workshop unique is its origin, developed by Ron Davis, a neurodivergent individual who is autistic. Unlike traditional interventions that focus on behavior modification, the Davis method addresses root causes by working with natural thinking styles and perceptual talents. The approach recognizes the unique gifts that come with autism and creates lasting transformation through conceptual understanding.
Addressing Real Challenges
The workshop tackles the frustrations families and professionals face: unpredictable meltdowns, communication barriers, sensory overwhelm, limited progress with traditional interventions, and difficulty with routine changes. Through innovative clay modeling techniques that make abstract concepts concrete, participants learn to understand autism from an autistic perspective.
What You’ll Learn
The comprehensive program covers

Davis Tools for Orientation and Self-Regulation to help with focus and calm
Clay Modeling Techniques to establish foundational concepts through tactile learning
Social Navigation strategies to build meaningful connections
Independence Building strategies to foster greater autonomy
Anxiety Reduction approaches to minimize meltdowns and stress.

Transformative Results
One parent shared how her non-speaking son Logan transformed after the workshop. Within months of guiding Logan through what she learned, he began reading, writing, and creating, developed understanding of complex math concepts, and gained confidence for new experiences like traveling and school trips. Participants typically report increased communication, reduced anxiety, better sensory regulation, and improved social interactions after implementing the approach with their loved one.
Expert Instruction
Led by Melanie Curry Licensed Davis Autism Approach® Workshop Presenter, co-presented by Anna Berghamre, participants receive comprehensive support including a complete materials kit shipped to their door, detailed manual, and a complimentary follow-up session to ensure continued success.
Investment & Registration
Early bird pricing: $1,485 USD (save $165) until January 23rd, then $1,650 USD. Only 15 spots available, workshops fill quickly. The investment includes five full days of interactive training, all materials, and verification certificate.
Join a community committed to honoring the autistic perspective while creating meaningful, lasting change.
Location: Online
Schedule: Fridays and Mondays, February 13,16,20,23,27 2026.8.30-4.30 (AET)
10.30-6.30 (NZST)
Language: English
For enrolment details please email autism@davismethod.com
To download a brochure please click HERE
To register please click HERE

Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop (AET & NZST)
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-27 | Online (NZ – Wellington Time), Wellington, New Zealand
The Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop is a revolutionary five-day intensive designed to empower parents, professionals, and neurodivergent adults with breakthrough strategies for supporting individuals who think differently. This approach has been transforming lives worldwide since the 1980s through innovative clay modeling techniques that make abstract concepts tangible and comprehensible.
What Makes This Different
The Davis method specifically addresses neurodivergent thinking styles and creates lasting transformation by building conceptual understanding. The workshop tackles real challenges families and professionals face daily, from children experiencing meltdowns over simple tasks to clients who don’t respond to traditional executive function interventions.
What You’ll Learn
Participants work through three core areas:
Self-Regulation Tools including mental strategies like Auditory Orientation and Release techniques to help individuals regulate stress and attention;
Life Concepts Mastery through multisensory clay modeling of essential concepts like time, consequence, and responsibility; and
Practical Application to create new behaviors and strengthen executive skills in real-life situations.
Expert Instruction
Led by Melanie Curry, Licensed Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop Presenter, co presented by Anna Berghamre, participants receive comprehensive support including a complete materials kit shipped to their door, detailed manual and resources, plus a complimentary follow-up session.
Investment & Registration
Early bird pricing: $1,485 USD (save $165) until January 23rd then $1,650 USD. Only 15 spots available, workshops fill quickly. The investment includes five full days of interactive training, all materials, and verification certificate.
Past participants describe the experience as “life-changing,” with one noting how concepts became integral to daily life, making previously impossible tasks manageable. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives on neurodiversity and join a community committed to creating meaningful change for those who think differently.
Location: Online
Schedule: Mondays and Fridays – February 13,16,20,23,27 20268.30-4.30(AET)
10.30-6.30pm (NZST)
Language: English
For enrolment details please email lifeconcepts@davismethod.com
To download a brochure please click HERE
To register please click HERE

Davis Autism Approach® Workshop CST timezone
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-06 | Online (CST time zone), WI, United States
The Davis Autism Approach® offers a revolutionary five-day workshop designed for parents, educators, professionals, and autistic adults seeking breakthrough strategies for support or self-understanding. This transformative approach focuses on abilities rather than deficits.
A Neurodivergent-Created Approach
What makes this workshop unique is its origin, developed by Ron Davis, a neurodivergent individual who is autistic. Unlike traditional interventions that focus on behavior modification, the Davis method addresses root causes by working with natural thinking styles and perceptual talents. The approach recognizes the unique gifts that come with autism and creates lasting transformation through conceptual understanding.
Addressing Real Challenges
The workshop tackles the frustrations families and professionals face: unpredictable meltdowns, communication barriers, sensory overwhelm, limited progress with traditional interventions, and difficulty with routine changes. Through innovative clay modeling techniques that make abstract concepts concrete, participants learn to understand autism from an autistic perspective.
What You’ll Learn
The comprehensive program covers

Davis Tools for Orientation and Self-Regulation to help with focus and calm
Clay Modeling Techniques to establish foundational concepts through tactile learning
Social Navigation strategies to build meaningful connections
Independence Building strategies to foster greater autonomy
Anxiety Reduction approaches to minimize meltdowns and stress.

Transformative Results
One parent shared how her non-speaking son Logan transformed after the workshop. Within months of guiding Logan through what she learned, he began reading, writing, and creating, developed understanding of complex math concepts, and gained confidence for new experiences like traveling and school trips. Participants typically report increased communication, reduced anxiety, better sensory regulation, and improved social interactions after implementing the approach with their loved one.
Expert Instruction
Presenters: Mary Martin, founder of Building Bridges for the Mind and Anne Mataczynski, MS-General Education
Investment & Registration
Early bird pricing: $1,485 USD (save $165) until February 9th 2026, then $1,650 USD. Only 15 spots available, workshops fill quickly. The investment includes five full days of interactive training, all materials, and verification certificate.
Join a community committed to honoring the autistic perspective while creating meaningful, lasting change.
Location: Online
Dates: 2nd-6th March 2026
Times: 9am-5pm Central time zone
Language: English
To download a brochure please click HERE
For any queries please email: autism@davismethod.com
To register please click HERE

Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop - CST timezone
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-06 | Online (CST time zone), WI, United States
The Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop is a revolutionary five-day intensive workshop designed to empower parents, professionals, and neurodivergent adults with breakthrough strategies for supporting individuals who think differently. This approach has been transforming lives worldwide through innovative clay modeling techniques that make abstract concepts tangible and comprehensible.
What Makes This Different
The Davis method specifically addresses neurodivergent thinking styles and creates lasting transformation by building conceptual understanding. The workshop tackles real challenges families and professionals face daily, from children experiencing meltdowns over simple tasks to clients who don’t respond to traditional executive function interventions.
What You’ll Learn
Participants work through three core areas:
Self-Regulation Tools including mental strategies like Auditory Orientation and Release techniques to help individuals regulate stress and attention;
Life Concepts Mastery through multisensory clay modeling of essential concepts like time, consequence, and responsibility; and
Practical Application to create new behaviors and strengthen executive skills in real-life situations.
Investment & Registration
Early bird pricing: $1,485 USD (save $165) until February 9th, then $1,650 USD. Only 15 spots available, workshops fill quickly. The investment includes five full days of interactive training, all materials, and verification certificate.
Past participants describe the experience as “life-changing,” with one noting how concepts became integral to daily life, making previously impossible tasks manageable. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives on neurodiversity and join a community committed to creating meaningful change for those who think differently.
Presenters: Mary Martin, founder of Building Bridges for the Mind and Anne Mataczynski, MS-General Education
Location: Online
Dates: 2nd-6th March 2026
Times: 9am-5pm Central time zone
Language: English
For enrolment details please email lifeconcepts@davismethod.com
To download a brochure please click HERE
To register please click HERE

Gift of Dyslexia Workshop– Online - North America- March 9-13, 2026
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13 | Online (USA/ CST/CDT), United States
Are you an educator facing the challenge of a student eager to learn but struggles with conventional methods? Perhaps you’re feeling helpless as those tried-and-tested techniques fail to resonate with that pupil.
Or are you a parent or grandparent navigating the complexities of dyslexia, seeking solutions amidst general recommendations and partial successes? Despite efforts from teachers and personal research, do genuine solutions seem elusive, leaving you feeling worried and wishing you could help?
Or perhaps you’re considering a career change towards dyslexia empowerment, aiming to leave a lasting impact on the lives of struggling learners. Picture the future where your contributions lead to empowering countless individuals to transform their learning and lives. Whether you are an educator, parent, professional – or a heart centered entrepreneur, this is the first step to becoming a certified, licensed Davis Facilitator.
If you relate to any of these, you are in the right place!
This workshop is open to all adults who are interested in learning more about Davis methods and theory, and is also the first workshop in the 7-course training track series leading to professional licensing as a Davis Facilitator.
Enrollment is limited — reserve your spot today! Registration link below.

Workshop Dates: March 9-13, 2026, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily (Central Time Zone)
What is the Davis® Gift of Dyslexia Workshop?

The Davis Gift of Dyslexia Workshop takes you on a hands-on journey through the Davis methods for Dyslexia, as described in the book The Gift of Dyslexia.
Join us online to gain deep insights and practical skills to help you understand the root causes and master effective strategies to support your loved ones with their reading difficulties.
This workshop is the first step in professional training and licensing as a Davis Facilitator, which includes the ability to work with clients with Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia.
Attendance is limited to ensure the highest quality of training.
Who Should Attend
Parents • Home educators • Teachers • Special Needs Support Staff • Person looking for career change or addition,- Psychologists • Tutors • Counselors • Speech therapists • Occupational Therapists • Anyone interested in helping others with dyslexia/reading difficulties
Participants will learn:

The principles and theory behind the Davis Methods for dyslexia
How to screen for the “gift of dyslexia” and establish a symptoms profile.
How to help dyslexics eliminate perceptual disorientation and focus their attention.
Special techniques for working with people who do not visualize well or have ADHD symptoms.
How to structure a Davis Mastery for Dyslexia Program.

Workshop Overview
Online…
The Gift of Dyslexia online workshop is an engaging and participatory opportunity to dive into the root cause of dyslexia and reading challenges. We employ a host of creative innovations to ensure the same dynamic, hands-on experience that you would expect from any Davis methods workshop. Features of the online workshop experience include:

Camera-on, mic-on interactive instruction
Short video demonstrations of key procedures in a face-to-face setting
Animated walk-throughs of our main procedures
Adapted pair work practice in “breakout rooms”
Content review and Q&A sessions to reinforce your learning as you go along
In-session use of clay, so you can experience Davis Symbol Mastery hands-on (all materials supplied with your workshop kit).

We strongly recommend connecting to the sessions from a computer or large tablet. During the clay modeling sessions, a second device (such as a smartphone) will be needed so that the Presenter and fellow-participants can see your face and your clay models at the same time.
Your Workshop Presenter:
Anne Mataczynski

Gift of Dyslexia workshop presenter
Davis Advanced (Gift of Learning) Workshop Presenter
Davis Life Concepts for Autism Workshop Presenter
Davis Mastery for Dyslexia Facilitator
Davis Autism Approach Facilitator

A dynamic and highly experienced facilitator and skilled workshop presenter, Anne has been a Davis Mastery for Dyslexia Program Facilitator since 2006.
Read Anne’s full bio here: https://davismethod.com/facilitator/anne-mataczynski/

Gift of Dyslexia Workshop – Online Asia-Pacific
2026-03-22 - 2026-03-26 | Davis Pacific, Online, New Zealand, 3334, Select a Country:
Times
7am-2pm Singapore/ Western Australian time
10am – 5pm Australian Eastern Daylight time
12 noon – 7pm NZ Daylight time
We are delighted to announce our next Gift of Dyslexia Workshop held online. But you’d hardly notice the difference! We work for 90 minute sessions followed by a 30 minute break to ensure that you don’t get Zoom fatigue. For this reason the workshop is spread over 5 days instead of the usual 4 days.
To keep you safe during the Covid pandemic and to allow access for those who can’t travel, we moved our professional training online.
But the Gift of Dyslexia online is still the Gift of Dyslexia.
This is no dry webinar. We employ a host of creative innovations to ensure the same dynamic, hands-on experience you would expect from any Davis methods workshop. Features of the online workshop experience include:

face-to-face video conferencing in real time
short video demonstrations of key procedures in a face-to-face setting
animated walk throughs of our main procedures
adapted pair work practice in break out rooms
content review and Q&A sessions as we go along to reinforce your learning
in-session use of plasticine so you can experience Davis Symbol Mastery hands-on.

The Gift of Dyslexia Workshop is an introduction to the fundamental theories, principles and procedures of Davis Mastery for Dyslexia. These basic principles and methods form the foundation of the various Davis Programmes for dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and ADHD. Training is done with a combination of lectures, demonstrations, paired practice sessions and Q & A. Each participant will have the opportunity to understand, experience and practice each procedure. Attendance is limited to ensure the highest quality of training.
Who should attend:
Parents, Teachers, RTLB’s, Reading Specialists, Teacher Aides, Tutors and those interested in completing the Licensed Facilitator Training Programme.
What you will learn, see demonstrated, and personally experience:

Proven methods for improving reading fluency, spelling, motor coordination and attention focus.• How the Davis procedures were developed• How dyslexics think and perceive• How to assess for the ‘gift of dyslexia’• How to help dyslexics eliminate confusion and focus attention
• Davis Symbol Mastery and Reading Exercises for mastering reading and spelling
• How to incorporate the Davis methods into a teaching, home school, tutoring or therapeutic setting.

The Gift of Dyslexia Workshop
2026-03-23 09:00 - 2026-03-27 16:30 (Europe/London) | Malvern, Worcestershire, UK, Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
This 5-day workshop is an introduction to the basic theories, principles and application of all the procedures described in Ronald Davis’s internationally best-selling book, The Gift of Dyslexia, and more.
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Training is done with a combination of lectures, demonstrations, group practice, and question and answer sessions. Attendance is limited to ensure the highest quality of training.

Who Should Attend
Parents • Home educators • Teachers • SENCOs • Special Needs Support Staff • Tutors •
Psychologists • Counsellors • Speech therapists • Occupational Therapists • Trainers • Researchers • Career Guidance Counsellors • Anyone interested in helping others correct their dyslexia

Participants will learn:

How the Davis procedures were developed.

How to screen for the “gift of dyslexia” and establish a symptoms profile.

How to help dyslexics eliminate perceptual disorientation and focus their attention.

Special techniques for working with people who do not visualize well or have ADHD symptoms.

How to incorporate and use proven methods for reducing confusion and mistakes in a classroom, home-schooling, tutoring or therapeutic setting.

How to structure a Davis Dyslexia Programme.

Detailed course outline

Davis Concepts for Life®- Early Years UK timezone
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-10 | Online — from Malvern, UK, 47-49 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA, United Kingdom
The Davis Concepts for Life® – Early Years Workshop provides a unique approach tailored specifically for parents, teachers, and therapists of neurodivergent children facing social and emotional challenges in their early years, ages 5-7.
This three-day group workshop takes you through every step of the Davis Concepts for Life® – Early Years program, providing you with comprehensive training on how to best work with a child at home, school or in a therapy setting.
Rooted in our philosophy of celebrating neurodiversity, the workshop will empower you with insights and innovative strategies to help children navigate challenges and embrace strengths, unlocking potential and fostering growth from the earliest developmental stages.
Expert Presenter: Livia Wong
Investment and Registration

Early bird pricing: $835 USD (save $90) until March 16th, then $925USD. Only 15 spots available, workshops fill quickly. The investment includes five full days of interactive training, all materials, and verification certificate.
Location: Online
Schedule: 8th-10th April 2026
Time: 9am-5pm BST
Language: English
For more information click: HERE
If you have any questions please email: lifeconcepts@davismethod.com

Free Webinar: "Innerstanding" Dyslexia
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online (US Eastern Time), PA
What if the hardest part of dyslexia isn’t reading… but not knowing why reading feels so hard?
Join us for a free live webinar that looks at dyslexia from the inside out.
Maybe you’re the parent watching your bright, creative child lose confidence with every school day. Homework has become a battleground. You can see who they are, curious, funny, capable — but the system keeps telling them something different.
Or maybe that child was you.
You figured out how to get by. You found workarounds. You work harder than most people realize, and you make it look fine. But you know it’s harder than it should be. And you’re tired.
Either way, you’ve probably tried things that didn’t work. Tutoring. Interventions. Strategies. And you’re wary of trying something else that promises a lot and delivers very little.
Most approaches to dyslexia were created by people who don’t have it. Davis was created by someone WITH dyslexia, for people with dyslexia.

What “innerstanding” really means:
“Innerstanding” dyslexia is different from understanding it.
Understanding dyslexia is intellectual. It’s facts, definitions, checklists.
Innerstanding it is the moment everything makes sense — not just in your head, but in your gut. The shame loosens. The self-blame stops. You stop asking what’s wrong with me and start seeing how your mind actually works.
That moment changes things.
When you innerstand dyslexia:

Words stop floating
Symbols stop flipping
Math stops feeling hostile
Attention becomes regulated
Confidence returns — without having to be coached into existence

Not because you’ve learned to cope better. Because the source of confusion has been addressed.

Why Davis is Different
The Davis Method was created by Ron Davis — a dyslexic person — in the 1980s. He didn’t study dyslexia from the outside. He lived it, and he figured out what was actually happening inside a dyslexic mind.
That distinction matters.
Most interventions treat dyslexia as a reading problem to be fixed through repetition, phonics drills, and compensatory strategies. They focus on the surface. They can help, but they often don’t address what’s underneath, that’s why so many people come to Davis after years of trying other things.
Davis addresses dyslexia at the perceptual level. At the point where confusion truly begins.
In this webinar, Karen LoGiudice, a Davis Facilitator and dyslexic herself — will walk you through exactly how that works. Not theory. Not a pitch. A clear explanation of what dyslexia feels like from the inside, and what changes when it’s finally understood that way.

What you will learn
We’ll explore dyslexia through three lenses:

The Dyslexic Thinking Style: How dyslexic minds process the world — visually, spatially, creatively. Why this is a genuine strength, and why traditional education is so often a poor fit for it.
Disorientation — the hidden source of confusion: This is the piece most interventions miss entirely. Disorientation is what happens perceptually when a dyslexic person encounters confusion — and it’s why words move, symbols flip, and focus slips. Understanding this has a huge shift..
Mastery — the path to lasting clarity: Not coping. Not compensating. Actual resolution, because the source of the confusion is addressed.

When you “innerstand” how you think, shame begins to loosen its grip. And confidence doesn’t need to be forced, it returns naturally.

This webinar is for you if …

Your child is bright and creative, but struggling with reading, writing, or focus
School or traditional interventions haven’t made enough difference
Homework has become a nightly source of tears, frustration, or conflict
You can see your child’s self-confidence draining, and you don’t know how to stop it
You’ve spent time and money on support that hasn’t delivered what you hoped
You want to understand what’s actually happening in your child’s mind, not just how to manage it

Or:

You were diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, or you’ve always suspected it but never had it confirmed
You’ve built a working life around your strengths, but certain things still cost you more energy than they should
Emails, forms, written communication take far longer than they take other people
You know exactly what you want to say, but getting it out, in writing or sometimes in speech, is a different story
You’ve developed systems that work, but they’re exhausting to maintain
You’d like to understand what’s actually going on, not to be fixed, but because knowing changes things

You don’t need a diagnosis to attend.

Your host: Karen Logiudice
Davis Facilitator | Davis North America Co Hub Director | Davis International Chief Growth Officer
Karen became a Davis Facilitator in 2006, after her son’s experience with the Davis program changed the trajectory of his life. During her training, she discovered she is dyslexic herself.
She doesn’t talk about dyslexia from the outside. She innerstands it — and she’s spent nearly 20 years helping others reach that same moment of recognition.
We would love to see you there.

Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop - UK timezone
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17 | Online — from Malvern, UK, 47-49 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA, United Kingdom
The Davis Concepts for Life® Workshop is a revolutionary five-day intensive workshop designed to empower parents, professionals, and neurodivergent adults with breakthrough strategies for supporting individuals who think differently. This approach has been transforming lives worldwide through innovative clay modeling techniques that make abstract concepts tangible and comprehensible.
What Makes This Different
The Davis method specifically addresses neurodivergent thinking styles and creates lasting transformation by building conceptual understanding. The workshop tackles real challenges families and professionals face daily, from children experiencing meltdowns over simple tasks to clients who don’t respond to traditional executive function interventions.
What You’ll Learn
Participants work through three core areas:
Self-Regulation Tools including mental strategies like Auditory Orientation and Release techniques to help individuals regulate stress and attention;
Life Concepts Mastery through multisensory clay modeling of essential concepts like time, consequence, and responsibility; and
Practical Application to create new behaviors and strengthen executive skills in real-life situations.
Investment & Registration
Investment: $1,650 USD. Only 15 spots available, workshops fill quickly. The investment includes five full days of interactive training, all materials, and verification certificate.
Register and pay here.
Past participants describe the experience as “life-changing,” with one noting how concepts became integral to daily life, making previously impossible tasks manageable. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives on neurodiversity and join a community committed to creating meaningful change for those who think differently.
Presenters: Led by Cathie Geraci, co presented by Richard Whitehead, participants receive comprehensive support including a complete materials kit shipped to their door, detailed manual and resources, plus a complimentary follow-up session.
Location: Online
Date: 13-17th April
Times: 9am-5pm BST
Language: English
For enrolment details please email lifeconcepts@davismethod.com
To download a brochure please click HERE

Davis Autism Approach® Workshop UK timezone
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17 | Online — from Malvern, UK, 47-49 Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AA, United Kingdom
The Davis Autism Approach® offers a revolutionary five-day workshop designed for parents, educators, professionals, and autistic adults seeking breakthrough strategies for support or self-understanding. This transformative approach focuses on abilities rather than deficits.
A Neurodivergent-Created Approach
What makes this workshop unique is its origin, developed by Ron Davis, a neurodivergent individual who is autistic. Unlike traditional interventions that focus on behavior modification, the Davis method addresses root causes by working with natural thinking styles and perceptual talents. The approach recognizes the unique gifts that come with autism and creates lasting transformation through conceptual understanding.
Addressing Real Challenges
The workshop tackles the frustrations families and professionals face: unpredictable meltdowns, communication barriers, sensory overwhelm, limited progress with traditional interventions, and difficulty with routine changes. Through innovative clay modeling techniques that make abstract concepts concrete, participants learn to understand autism from an autistic perspective.
What You’ll Learn
The comprehensive program covers

Davis Tools for Orientation and Self-Regulation to help with focus and calm
Clay Modeling Techniques to establish foundational concepts through tactile learning
Social Navigation strategies to build meaningful connections
Independence Building strategies to foster greater autonomy
Anxiety Reduction approaches to minimize meltdowns and stress.

Transformative Results
One parent shared how her non-speaking son Logan transformed after the workshop. Within months of guiding Logan through what she learned, he began reading, writing, and creating, developed understanding of complex math concepts, and gained confidence for new experiences like traveling and school trips. Participants typically report increased communication, reduced anxiety, better sensory regulation, and improved social interactions after implementing the approach with their loved one.
Expert Instruction
Led by Cathie Geraci, co presented by Richard Whitehead, participants receive comprehensive support including a complete materials kit shipped to their door, detailed manual and resources, plus a complimentary follow-up session.
Investment & Registration
Investment: $1,650 USD. Only 15 spots available, workshops fill quickly. The investment includes five full days of interactive training, all materials, and verification certificate.
Join a community committed to honoring the autistic perspective while creating meaningful, lasting change.
Register here
Location: Online
Date: 13-17th April
Times: 9am-5pm BST
Language: English
To download a brochure please click HERE
For any queries please email: autism@davismethod.com

Webinar: Behaviour vs Development: Why developmental foundations matter for autistic individuals
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, Christchurch, New Zealand
When an autistic person struggles with a meltdown, a refusal, repetitive behavior, the instinct is often to manage the behavior. But what if the behavior isn’t the problem? This free webinar looks at why a developmental approach to autism gets better long-term outcomes for autistic individuals, than a behavioral one.

Who this webinar is for
This session is open to anyone who is autistic, or supports or works with autistic individuals:

Parents and caregivers looking for approaches that go beyond compliance
Teachers, therapists, and support workers
Anyone who has tried behavioral strategies and found the results weren’t what was expected

What you’ll learn

Why behavior is often communication, compensation, or coping, it is not the problem itself
How behavioral and developmental approaches differ in practice
The Davis Autism developmental framework: Individuation, Identity Development, and Social Integration
What Davis-specific tools look like in practice, including Auditory Orientation, Concept of Self, and our signature clay modelling
A real before-and-after case example showing what developmental growth actually looks like

Behavior is visible. Development is what’s underneath.
Most autism interventions focus on what you can see: the meltdown, the refusal, the rigid rule-following. Behavioral approaches try to reduce or replace those responses using rewards, repetition, and prompts. That can produce short-term results — but the change often doesn’t transfer to new situations, and it rarely builds the internal understanding that makes real independence possible.
The Davis developmental approach asks a different question: what developmental foundations need supporting? Behavior is often a sign that something underneath hasn’t been fully integrated yet. When you address that, you get change that sticks.
The three developmental foundations
The Davis approach builds on three sequential stages. Each one depends on the last.
1. Individuation — “I am Me”
A grounded sense of self as separate from others and the environment. This underpins body awareness, sensory regulation, attention, and self-regulation. In the Davis Autism Approach, this is supported through Auditory Orientation and the Concept of Self. Without this foundation, everything built on top is unstable.
2. Identity Development
Learning the concepts that help a person understand themselves and the world — not through repetition, but through experience. The Davis approach uses clay modelling and real-life activities to make abstract concepts concrete and personally meaningful. This is where understanding actually forms.
3. Social Integration
The ability to connect with others, read social situations, and respond flexibly. In Davis, this stage addresses concepts like Another/Others, types of relationships, and a framework for decision-making. It can only develop once Individuation and Identity Development are in place. Trying to build social skills without those foundations is why scripted social responses often don’t generalize.
What this looks like in real life
From behavior to developmental growth: one family’s experience

When developmental foundations are strengthened, behavior no longer needs to be managed, it begins to evolve naturally.
Your presenters
Melanie Curry: Chief Optimization Officer, Davis International | Director, Davis Autism International
Melanie Curry has spent more than 15 years working with neurodivergent individuals of all ages through the Davis Approach®. As Director of Davis Autism International, she oversees the organization’s global training and licensing from her base in Aotearoa, New Zealand. A former international educator, Melanie brings deep practical experience to her roles as Davis Methods Trainer and Workshop Presenter — and a genuine passion for approaches that build real, lasting change from the inside out.
Anne Mataczynski: Davis Autism Support Coordinator | Workshop Presenter | Facilitator Trainer
Anne Mataczynski has been working with autistic individuals through the Davis Approach since 2005. Based in Wisconsin, she helps families and individuals find the right support, and presents Davis Autism Approach® Workshops and Davis Concepts for Life® Workshops to parents, educators, and professionals across North America. Anne also trains new Davis Autism facilitators and supervises autism trainees, bringing over two decades of hands-on experience to everything she does.
Register free
This webinar is free to attend. Register below to secure your spot.

Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording.
Questions? Contact us at autism@davismethod.com
