Dyscalculia client
Michael is just one example of many individuals whose life is changed after working with a Davis Dyslexia Facilitator. Dyslexia is often just thought of as a reading and writing problem with people having difficulty processing the symbols of words but some dyslexics can also have difficulty with symbols used in the language of mathematics (Dyscalculia), but it comes from the same root cause. When Michael first came to me he was extremely mystified how his peers could pick a number and get the right answer to a multiplication question. So when asked a question he would choose a random number and get very despondent when that answer was wrong. Through the Maths Mastery Programme he now has certainty and knows the right answer. As you can see by Michael and his mother’s testimonial when they start to be more certain they also start to be more confident which leads to an increase in learning.
Michael White, aged 10, wrote his own testimonial for Maxine. He said
"I think Maxine Piper is the person you need to see if you are dyslexic.
"Maxine provides you with all the equipment you need when you are struggling. Maxine is always positive and always thinks and says you have potential. I think in myself I have excelled lots and lots in the last year, plus I have made some friends and had lots of laughs along the way.
"I now feel that I can achieve so much more and I am more confident in myself."
Julie White (Michael's mother) added
"Our son Michael was struggling at school, he found maths a complete nightmare! My husband and I couldn’t seem to help; his frustration set in. We couldn’t help or console him when he couldn’t remember basic and easy problems. We were so lucky to find Maxine. We got together last year and haven’t looked back. Michael followed the programme with Maxine and has improved in every way; he’s a changed boy! Self-confidence and understanding are now in place!
"They enjoy each other’s company and have gelled so well together. There’s still work to be done and Michael spends hourly lessons still with Maxine each week. He would rather go than School! Michael's letter says it all."