Davis Neurodiversity Day: Dyslexia

Rethinking dyslexia: uncover the hidden struggles — and surprising strengths — of the dyslexic mind.

Join us for a full day of eye-opening talks, stories, and practical insights that will change the way you think about dyslexia. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or professional, you’ll come away with new understanding — and renewed hope.

For over 40 years, the Davis approach has been transforming the lives of dyslexic learners around the world. In this one-day online event, you’ll hear from leading voices in the Davis community, experience breakthrough ideas, and see dyslexia through a completely new lens. Programme

9:30 – Opening Richard Whitehead introduces the day.

9:45 – Dyslexia: Ending the Struggle Richard Whitehead Why dyslexia doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of struggle — and how a shift in mindset and method can unlock a child’s full potential.

11:15 – Hiding in Plain Sight: Dyslexia and the Big Problem with the Little Words Cathie Geraci It’s not the long words that trip dyslexic learners up — it’s the smallest, most common ones. Discover how these “trigger words” affect reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and how the Davis approach turns them from stumbling blocks into stepping stones.

12:30 – Lunch Break

1:30 – Dyslexia: Around the Edges Richard Whitehead Dyslexia isn’t just about reading and writing. Ron Davis identified 37 common characteristics that shape how dyslexic individuals think, feel, and interact with the world. In this session we’ll explore those “edges” — from creativity and intuition to challenges with time, memory, and attention — and discover how understanding the full profile of dyslexia changes everything.

3:00 – The Dyslexic Thread: A New Way Of Seeing Neurodiversity Dolores Gage Why disorientation is the hidden thread running through dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and more. Discover how this organising principle explains both the struggles and the remarkable gifts of neurodivergent minds.

4:30 – Who Knew? Behind the Scenes of the Groundbreaking Dyslexia Documentary Sue Hall A sneak peek into the making of Who Knew — the documentary that turns everything you thought you knew about dyslexia on its head. Hear how Sue’s journey, and the stories of Davis clients, reveal dyslexia not as a disability but as a gift.

7:00 – Live Q&A with All Presenters Your chance to put questions directly to our speakers and panelists.