Books Referencing Ronald Davis’ Work

open booksThe book, The Gift of Dyslexia was first published in 1994, and has been translated in more than 20 languages. Ronald Davis’ groundbreaking view of dyslexia has influenced educators and researchers worldwide, and Davis Facilitators are now offering the program in more than 40 countries, in more than 30 different languages.

This page lists many of books now in print which discuss or explore the Davis program or the ideas presented in The Gift of Dyslexia.


Anne-Marie Beggs. A Bridge between Two Me's: I'll change your mind about dyslexia, follow my journey over the last 17 years Right Frame Academy. 2022.

Graham, Yvonna & Alta E. Graham. Dyslexia Tool Kit Expanded Edition: What to do when phonics isn't enough Dyslexia Kit. 2021.

G.B. Mackenzie. Breaking the Code: A Novel About A Boy Overcoming More Than His Dyslexia Library and Archives Canada. 2021.

Maxwell, Betty; and Crystal Punch. Picture It! Teaching Visual Spatial Learners (Second Edition) Visual Learning Press. 2021.

Katja Mense-Seerich. Legasthenie Dyskalkulie decodieren: Wie mein Kind lernt, seine Legasthenie zu kontrollieren HDW.VERDEN. 2021.

Farzana Prior. Lexi is Dyslexic: Children's book that will help your child overcome Dyslexia and get them to enjoy reading Kindle. 2021.

Hall, Sue Blyth. Fish Don't Climb Trees: A Whole New Look at Dyslexia FriesenPress (2nd edition). 2020 (updated).

Beth Beamish. Wrestling With An Octopus: 10 Tips to Help Your Child Merits Publishing. 2020.

Théano Panagiotopoulou. La dyslexie et la relation pédagogique Éditions Vie. 2018.

Letchford, Lois. Reversed: A Memoir Acorn. 2017.

Valet, Carol; Carol Nelson; Jennifer Delrieu; and Claudine Gardères. SOS mon enfant est dys Hachette Pratique. 2017.

Van den Bos, Kees P.. Developmental Perspectives in Written Language and Literacy . 2017.

Hoi, Barbara. Learning Your Times Tables - In Three Bold Steps: Making Multiplications Easy for Visual Learners Amazon Digital Services. 2016.

Shahar, Guy. Transforming Autism: How One Boy's Life Was Renewed CreateSpace. 2016.

Nancy Radke. Christmas on Cougar Mountain ‎ Bedrock Distribution. 2015.

Hoi, Barbara. Adapted from a work by Frances Hodgson Burnett.. Nurturing the Secret Garden: A Guide to Reading Mastery CreateSpace. 2014.

Hoi, Barbara. The Right Brain for the Right Time: Unlock the Dyslexic Potential and Transform from a Frustrated Reader to an Inspiring Leader CreateSpace. 2013.

Marshall, Abigail. The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Dyslexia (2nd Edition) Everything Books. 2013.

Willis, Mariaemma, and Victoria Kindle-Hodson. Discover Your Child's Learning Style Learning Success Institute. 2013.

Di Lauro, Anna. Ho mal di scuola! Armando Editore,. 2012.

Reid, Gavin. Dyslexia: A Complete Guide for Parents Wiley. 2011.

Attebery, Kelly Ann. The Story of Evee's Sister: Playmaginating Dyslexia CreateSpace. 2010.

Butz, Curt. The World I Dream Of O Books (Hants, UK). 2010.

Stowell, Jill. At Wit's End: A Parent's Guide to Ending the Struggle, Tears and Turmoil of Learning Disabilities CreateSpace. 2010.

Christo, Catherine, John Davis, and Stephen E. Brock. Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Dyslexia at School Springer. 2009.

Jantzen, Cornelia. Dyslexia: Learning Disorder or Creative Gift Floris Books. 2009.

Macdonald, Stephen James. Towards a Sociology of Dyslexia: Exploring Links Between Dyslexia, Disability and Social Class Stephen James Macdonald. 2009.

Marshall, Abigail, and Vincent Iannelli. When Your Child Has . . . Dyslexia Adams Media Corp.. 2009.

Vittles, Jacqui. Dyslexia: An Amazing Discovery Eloquent Books. 2009.

Wyseur, Chantal. Le cerveau atemporel des dyslexiques : Les comprendre et les aider Desclée de Brouwe. 2009.

Golon, Alexandra Shires. Visual-Spatial Learners Prufrock Press. 2008.

Heim, Günther. Denn das Schreiben und das lesen BoD – Books on Demand. 2008.

Kurtz, Lisa A.. Understanding Controversial Therapies for Children with Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Other Learning Disabilities Jessica Kingsley. 2008.

Poole, Jennifer. Decoding Dyslexia Troubador Publishing. 2008.

Eide, Brock, and Fernette Eide. The Mislabeled Child Hyperion. 2007.

Pavey, Barbara. The Dyslexia-Friendly Primary School Paul Chapman. 2007.

Bennett, Julie. Dyslexia Pocketbook Teachers' Pocketbooks. 2006.

Wenger, Ruth. Alphaskills Campus Verlag. 2005.

Wood, Tracey. Overcoming dyslexia for dummies For Dummies. 2005.

Bogdashina, O., and J. Siebelink. Waarneming en zintuiglijke ervaringen bij mensen met autisme en Aspergersyndroom Garant. 2004.

Nyíri, János Kristóf and Tamás Demeter. Essays on Wittgenstein and Austrian philosophy Rodopi. 2004.

Orenstein, Vik. Photographer's Market Guide to Building Your Photography Business Writer's Digest Books. 2004.

Patton, Sally. Welcoming children with special needs: a guidebook for faith communities Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. 2004.

Halla-Poe, Dorothy. A Matrix Model Approach for Children with Atypical Behaviors Media Creations. 2003.

Mercogliano, Chris. Teaching the Restless Beacon Press. 2003.

Hayes, Lenore C. Homeschooling the Child with ADD (or Other Special Needs) Prima Lifestyles. 2002.

Papolos, Demitri F., and Janice Papolos. The Bipolar Child Random House. 2002.

Silverman, Linda Kreger. Upside-Down Brilliance: The Visual-Spatial Learner DeLeon Publishing. 2002.

Donnelly, Karen. Coping with Dyslexia The Rosen Publishing Group. 2000.

Peer, Lindsay, and Gavin Reid. Multilingualism, literacy and dyslexia: a challenge for educators David Fulton. 2000.

Freed, Jeffrey, and Laurie Parsons.. Right-Brained Children in a Left Brained World Simon and Schuster. 1998.

Hale, Alison. My World is not Your World Archimedes Press. 1998.

Temple, Robin. Dyslexia: practical and easy-to-follow advice Element. 1998.

Smith, Joan M. You Don't Have to Be Dyslexic Learning Time Press. 1996.