Thriving with D

30/11/2025

Only one week to go until the Davis Neurodiversity Weekend: Autism next weekend, a free two-day online event offering:
- four expert presenters on Day 1 (06 Dec 2025, 17:45 GMT)
- a live international Q&A on Day 2 (07 Dec 2025, 20:30 GMT)

In my talk on Day 1 (“The Neurodivergent Thread”) I'll be exploring why autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and PDA/ODD so often overlap — not because they are separate conditions needing separate interventions, but because they share a common organising mechanism: disorientation.
This perspective brings clarity to complex profiles and opens the door to more coherent, strengths-based support.

Other talks on Saturday 6th December will explore:
• Non-speaking and minimally-speaking autism – with lived experience and practical hope with Cathie Geraci
• The foundational life concepts that underpin self-awareness, presence, and connection with Melanie Curry
• A glimpse into Ron Davis’s own journey – from non-speaking child to pioneering creator of the Davis methods with Richard Whitehead

Whether you’re a parent, educator, autistic adult, therapist, or simply autism-curious, you’re very welcome.

Live attendance is free, and the replay package is £12.99 for lifetime access to all recordings.

Join us for a weekend of insight, clarity, and fresh possibilities.

Book your Free Live Pass here: https://www.davismethod.co.uk/event-details/davis-neurodiversity-weekend-autism

26/11/2025

Join us online on Sat 6th Dec (18:45 CET) and Sun 7th Dec (21:30 CET) and discover a fresh, empowering perspective on .

Davis UK & Ireland is hosting a weekend of uplifting talks, real stories, and breakthrough insights from Davis experts around the world. We’ll explore how autistic perception works, what it reveals about human potential, and how the Davis Autism Approach® and Davis Stepping Stones® help restore calm, connection, and self-awareness.

This two-day event unites families, facilitators, and professionals across five continents in one continuous, hope-filled online space.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, therapist, or simply autism-curious, you’ll come away with new understanding — and renewed optimism.

Attendance is free. Sign up here: https://www.davismethod.co.uk/event-details/davis-neurodiversity-weekend-autism

Will my child ever be able to communicate their needs?

You can see the bright, intelligent essence inside, but communication seems impossible.

Cathie's son was non-speaking at age 2. Unable to repeat words in therapy. She sought many therapies between 2003 and 2011 with little success.

Cathie found the Davis Autism Approach in 2011, since then:

Years 1-2: He started speaking (two languages!)
Years 3-7: Answering questions. Asking for help. Communicating needs.
Year 13: High receptive language. Nearly conversational in a fast-paced environment.

How? Davis addressed how he experiences the world, not just speech production.

On December 6, Cathie shares her story and the Davis Approach for non-speaking individuals. Cathie became a Davis Facilitator after seeing the changes firsthand.

Join our FREE summit. No formal diagnosis needed. Register: https://buff.ly/FAfaPX8

23/11/2025

My colleague Cathie Geraci recently spent two weeks at Still I Rise, a groundbreaking school for refugees in Nairobi, Kenya, and in that short space of time, transformed the learning journeys of two wonderful boys, as well as the school's understanding of neurodiversity. A heartwarming story that needs awareness and support!😍

A Still I Rise crediamo che ogni studente abbia un potenziale unico. Non chiediamo ai ragazzi di adattarsi a un modello rigido: li aiutiamo a capire come funziona la loro mente e a imparare nel modo più naturale per loro.

Dal 25 ottobre al 7 novembre Cathie Geraci, facilitatrice del Metodo Davis, è stata nostra ospite a Still I Rise International School di Nairobi per un progetto dedicato alla neurodiversità. Questo metodo offre strumenti concreti a chi vive dislessia, discalculia o ADHD: aiuta a ritrovare la concentrazione e a trasformare il pensiero visivo in un alleato, così che l’apprendimento funzioni davvero per ogni studente.

Abbiamo lavorato insieme a Ryan e Yaya, due percorsi diversi, lo stesso orizzonte: dignità e possibilità.

Ryan è con noi a Nairobi da tempo, e in una settimana con Cathie è riuscito ad arrivare al livello di lettura della sua classe, a scrivere in maniera chiara e oggi riesce a prendere appunti con sicurezza. Ci sono riusciti perché Cathie ha individuato la forza di Ryan, ovvero il suo stile di pensiero visivo. L’ha aiutato a capire come il suo cervello processasse le informazioni e gli ha insegnato alcune tecniche per canalizzare l’attenzione.

Yaya è uno dei nostri studenti del primo anno: arrivato dal campo profughi di Kakuma circa un anno fa, qui ha potuto ricominciare da zero. Non mancavano le capacità, mancavano le occasioni. Brillante in matematica, non era ancora riuscito a sviluppare lettura e scrittura. Grazie a Cathie oggi legge e scrive, comprende il proprio stile cognitivo e sa mantenere l’attenzione: l’apprendimento scorre a sua misura.

La sera, Cathie ha incontrato anche gli studenti che alloggiano a scuola per rafforzare lettura e consapevolezza del proprio stile di pensiero, e ha formato i nostri docenti sulla Davis Perspective on Neurodiversity, affinché il suo soggiorno da noi possa diventare un cambiamento a lungo termine e duraturo a servizio di tutti i nostri studenti, presenti e futuri.

“Gli studenti qui sono brillanti, curiosi, energici. Non ho mai visto una motivazione ad imparare così spiccata”, ci ha detto Cathie.

A Still I Rise la Scuola d’eccellenza è aperta e accessibile: guardiamo ai punti di forza, non alle etichette. Questo è il nostro modo di cambiare il mondo, un bambino alla volta.

🤝 Sostieni questa rivoluzione gentile: https://sostienici.stillirise.org/campagna/sostieni-le-nostre-scuole/?o=4

E, sì: questo dovrebbe essere la normalità in ogni Scuola.

14/10/2025

Good news — the Happily Family Online Conference has been extended! 🎉

👉 All presentations are now unlocked and free to watch from now until midnight (Pacific) on Tuesday, Oct 14th — that’s 8:00 am UK / 9:00 am Spain on Wednesday, Oct 15th.

You can catch Dr. Daniel Siegel’s inspiring talk on integration and relationships (highly recommended!), and my own session “Neurodiversity – Minds Decoded, Potential Unlocked” in which I share a paradigm shift in how we understand, educate and support brilliant neurodivergent minds.

🎟 Watch for free (until Oct 14 midnight Pacific / Oct 15 morning UK/Spain):
👉 https://plt.ontraport.net/t?orid=235854&opid=42

💾 Or get lifetime access + resources (50% off until Oct 14, 11:59 pm Pacific / Oct 15, 7:59 am UK / 8:59 am Spain):
👉 https://plt.ontraport.net/t?orid=235854&opid=43

It’s the perfect chance to revisit your favorite sessions or catch what you missed — all 25+ talks from this year’s Perfectly Imperfect Family Conference are live right now!

💜 Let’s celebrate all kinds of minds — and the power of understanding, not just managing, our kids’ differences.

13/10/2025

If you’d like to understand non-speaking Autism, this free webinar on Thursday 16th October by my highly experienced colleague Cathie Geraci is a MUST WATCH!!

"There was nothing wrong with him being the way he was—he just needed a way to take the chaos out of his world." — Cathie Geraci
If you're a parent feeling lost after traditional approaches haven't worked... if you lie awake wondering how to truly connect with your non-speaking child... this evening is for you.
Cathie Geraci—a mom who's walked this path for 23+ years—shares how she helped her son move from isolation to connection, communication, and independence.
Understanding the World of Non-Speaking Autism
🗓 Thursday, 16 October
⏰ 19:30–21:30 BST
💻 Live Online Webinar

You'll learn:
💜 Why the world feels chaotic for your child
🩵 How they might already be communicating (in ways we're missing)
💜 Practical steps you can take starting now
🩵How families have transformed their daily lives

You're not alone in this. Join other parents seeking to truly understand their child's world.
Spaces are limited: https://buff.ly/BZEG3AJ

12/10/2025

🩵💜Hi everyone, just wanted to share — my Happily Family Conference talk is live to watch free today only (for 24 hours).

It’s called “Neurodiversity – Minds Decoded, Potential Unlocked.”
We cover dyslexia, ADHD and autism, the strengths of ND thinking, how learning difficulties actually develop, and how using Davis Learning Strategies can help prevent them — all with a focus on protecting self-esteem and helping ND kids thrive 💛

⏰ Watch anytime from 2:00 pm UK / 3:00 pm Spain
💬 Live Q&A tonight at 9:00 pm UK / 10:00 pm Spain

🎟 Register here to watch (free viewing for 24 hours): https://plt.ontraport.net/t?orid=235854&opid=42
💾 Keep lifetime access if you wish: https://plt.ontraport.net/t?orid=235854&opid=43

It’s a beautiful, hopeful event — feel free to pass it on to anyone who might find it helpful. 🌿💛

05/10/2025

I’m excited to share that I’ll be part of the Happily Family Online Conference 2025 — a global, free event (Oct 9–13) inspired by the #1 international bestselling book that brings together real stories and practical strategies for everyday parenting.

This year’s theme: “The Perfectly Imperfect Family: Real Solutions to Calm, Connect & Support Emotional Wellness & Neurodivergence.”

I’ll be joining Cecilia and Jason Hilkey on Sunday, Oct 12, for a conversation based on my chapter, “NEWrodiversity: Minds Decoded, Potential Unlocked.”
We’ll explore:
• Thinking strengths of ND minds
• How ADHD and dyslexia develop — and what helps
• Why disorientation can be the hidden cause of learning difficulties
• The Davis methods that resolve and prevent learning challenges
• The importance of preserving self-esteem in ND kids

The conference offers five days of calm, connection, and hope — plus practical tools families can use right away.

🎟️ Register free here: https://plt.ontraport.net/t?orid=235854&opid=42

💾 Prefer to watch in your own time or revisit later? You can also purchase lifetime access to all the recordings here: https://plt.ontraport.net/t?orid=235854&opid=43

30/09/2025

Here's a 3 min. video of Ron Davis telling his story about when he discovered how to turn off the disorientation that was causing his dyslexia, and was able to learn to read in just 3 days. He was 38 years old. His insights and strategies are the foundation for the Davis method. 😍

Ronald D Davis explains how he discovered how to overcome his reading disability through the power of orientation. Excerpt from new video. See www.davismetho...

30/09/2025

It was a great day full of wonderful insights into the causes and ways to teach and support dyslexia. Access to all 5 recordings costs only 15 GBP. Highly recommended!!

5 empowering sessions for parents, educators, and dyslexic or dyslexia-curious adults. Get unlimited streaming access to all replays. Originally broadcast on September 27, 2025.

14/09/2025

✨ Families, teachers, and therapists — this one’s for you!

Save the date for 'Rethinking Dyslexia: Davis Neurodiversity Day', a free online event on Saturday 27th September 2025, 09:30 – 20:00 BST. It will be filled with inspiring talks, practical tools, and fresh perspectives on dyslexia.

You’ll hear stories that challenge old myths, strategies that bring hope, and insights that reveal the hidden strengths of the dyslexic mind.

🎙️ I’m honoured to be one of the speakers! My session: 'The Dyslexia Thread: Disorientation as the Root of Neurodivergent Strengths and Challenges' will explore how disorientation connects dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and more — and how this explains both the struggles and the remarkable gifts of neurodivergent thinkers.

💻 It’s free to join live, and for just £10 you can get recordings of the full day to revisit anytime.

🙏 Please join me — and help spread the word by sharing this event with anyone who might benefit. Together, we can change the way people see dyslexia.

👉 Register here: https://www.davismethod.co.uk/event-details/davis-neurodiversity-day-dyslexia

5 empowering sessions for parents, educators, and dyslexic or dyslexia-curious adults. Live attendance free; £10 for all the recordings

07/09/2025

Adult complexity reality: 'I think I have ADHD, but also dyslexia traits, plus I've always been socially awkward—am I autistic too? And why is math still impossible?' 🤯 Adult neurodivergence is often complex! Davis works with your whole, complex, beautiful mind—not just isolated pieces. You don't need to figure out all the labels first! 💜
www.davismethod.com

07/09/2025