|
 I
grew up struggling with dyslexia, trying countless
techniques to cope, but never finding any help. Then a
friend told me about the Ron Davis book, The Gift of
Dyslexia. Even though I was skeptical, I ordered the
audiotapes of the book (as I was unable to read it). It was
only then that I began to feel hope and I was soon
registered for the Davis course in dyslexia correction. This
was to become a turning point in my life.
After
completing the Davis course at age 46, I knew that I had finally found
something that worked. I became so enthusiastic about my own
success; I made it my goal to help others in hopes that they
would not have to go through life bearing the same burdens
of low self-esteem and discrimination that I had endured for
so long.
Everyone I met at the Davis Dyslexia Center
encouraged me to pursue my goal. Very few of the Davis
Facilitators are actually dyslexic themselves, and they knew that my
personal experience with dyslexia would give me an edge and
an insight that is unique in dealing with other dyslexics.
After intensive training, I received the certification of a
licensed Davis Dyslexia Correction facilitator in 1998. I
now work in the Arizona School System with the "no child
left behind" program. It is still amazing to me that my job
actually includes reading to others - an accomplishment that
would have been impossible to even consider before the Davis
program.
I
realize now that many experiences in my life have given me
valuable training in being able to work with those with the
gift of dyslexia.
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Coping with dyslexia
myself means that I can truly relate with my clients.
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Some of my own children
have dealt with attention and reading issues in life. This has
given me hands on experience with the challenges that these
conditions present to parents.
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As an Arizona state licensed habilitationist
for 15 years, I have worked with a range of disabilities
such as blindness, deafness and Down's syndrome. Working
with the disabled in school and respite services has been a great help to me in
understanding people who have special needs.
I look
forward to the opportunity of working with you and sharing
the benefits of the Davis Dyslexia Correction®
Method.
Sincerely,
John F. Mertz Jr.
Toll Free: 877-219-0613
Phone: 520-219-0613
Fax: 520-797-0201
E-Mail:
azdyslexia@hotmail.com
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