Janice Scholes, B.Ed, MADME, Dip SpLD, Davis Facilitator
Hightown, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Janice has an extensive background in education with more than 30 years experience in teaching, including 12 years as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator. She became interested in the Davis methods in her search for a truly multi-sensory and holistic approach to dyslexia, in order to help those who struggle to read, write, spell and understand maths, even though they may have received support throughout their education. Having read ‘The Gift of Dyslexia’ she knew that she had found practical, tactile and innovative methods to help those who are creative picture thinkers and who process information best visually. Janice is convinced that everyone can learn to read, write, spell and focus their attention, provided the root cause of their learning difficulties is addressed, and they use methods that use their talents and strengths. She is passionate about using the Davis techniques and loves to help clients realise their true potential and achieve personal goals. Janice has extensive experience of working with children, teenagers and adults, across the spectrum of difficulties including Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADHD and Dyspraxia.
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Licensed since: January 13, 2003
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Travel: I only work at my own premises
Online services: I only coach in person
Delivery Languages: EnglishEnglish
Our grandson struggled to learn to read throughout infant and junior school. He had become quite a challenging child in his class, due to being frustrated at seeing other children not struggle with their reading. We contacted Janice for help with his dyslexia, on the recommendation of the school’s Educational Psychologist. The Davis Programme has helped our grandson very much indeed and his reading has improved to above average. We are so proud of his achievements and progress and he is now confident in his ability. He has gained a place with a private school to enable him to progress even further.
Grandparents of 10 year old from West Yorkshire
School was never easy for me as I always struggled to read and understand what I had read, no matter how many times I tried. I was very aware of being behind my peers, in academic subjects. The programme I completed with Janice has helped me understand that when I use the Davis methods I am no longer afraid of reading and can recall texts. I can also remember tasks that I need to complete and work out the order to do them in. My spelling has improved so now I’m using more appropriate words in my writing, rather than sticking to words I know how to spell. I feel so much more confident than I used to and that’s down to the programme and continuing to use the methods.
18 year old in further education
Having worked with Janice, through a Davis Programme, I know how to use my dyslexic thinking ability as my strength. I continue to use the Davis methods to stay focussed and relaxed in order to complete the many tasks in my daily workload. The challenges that I used to dread of reading aloud and preparing presentations are ones that I am well equipped for now. I just wish I’d had the benefit of a Davis Programme while I was a student at university, spending excessive hours struggling to complete my assignments. The Davis methods are truly life changing and I feel like the ‘fog’ of daily struggles are a thing of the past. I can thoroughly recommend the programme to anyone wanting help with their dyslexia.
Adult client 1 month after programme
Thank you for helping me with my reading, spelling and writing. I can now read books that my friends are reading and I can remember words that I have to learn to spell. I now really think that dyslexia is my superpower.
8 year old from West Yorkshire
I was really behind my friends with reading and writing and would have to read pages more than once and made lots of mistakes. I couldn’t remember what I had read and the harder I tried the harder it would get until I would give up. Now my reading is really good. I can read for a lot longer and the best bit is I remember what I’ve read, so I can answer questions.
I now find it easier to sit still and listen to people and my mind doesn’t wander off.
I’m really pleased that I now find lots of things easier than before I worked with Janice.
9 year old from Leeds.
