Testimonial by Mary
My daughter Maggie was 11, when she did the Dyslexia Correction Program with Barbara one year ago. Her main goals were to read, write and spell better. The first day she walked out of the programme she said, "mum, this is going to help me" and then explained that, for the first time, the letters of the alphabet meant something to her. Soon after the program finished, she said she felt like she could listen better at school and that it was easier to understand when the teachers explained things. She said that last year when teachers talked,there were always other things going on in her head, but that wasn't happening any more. Most importantly, Maggie feels differently about herself. She says: "I feel like a smart kid now". Her confidence has grown and it has gereralized to other areas of her life. At the same time I noticed that she had more confidence with her peer group. She has been able to walk away from the pressure of conforming to one group, establishing a broader circle of friends. Her grades have improved in all subjects and parent-teacher interviews are a very different experience. Even Maths, which was not an area directly targeted by the work with Barbara improved. We have completed most of the trigger words and I would say that the programme with Barbara changed my daughter's life. Thank you.

Reference from Matthew Birch
My son Henry (aged 9 at the time of the Dyslexia Correction Program) and I were lucky enough to be able to spend 2 weeks with Barbara Hoi, Henry for the first week and me for the second. Henry has helped me during the second week. I have managed throughout my life to deal with dyslexia, and have managed to become successful in the finance business by understanding how best to get around the difficulties, and in a senior management roll, utilise others to get through detail. I became aware very early that Henry had some of the same issues that I had, and as he has grown older it has become clearer that we were pretty much the same. The 2 weeks we spent with Barbara have been an incredible experience for both of us. The confidence that Henry has developed since we finished has been remarkable. We are now spending our time doing 'trigger' words, and Henry has found it fun, which of course makes it much easier. He actually picks up a book to read now without prompting, and seems constantly pleased with his progress. I would thoroughly recommend Barbara Hoi and the Davis Method to anyone who has problems with Dyslexia and wants to open their eyes to a new world. Matthew.

Testimonial by Isabella (13) and Lis (mother)
Hi Barbara, Here are the changes I experienced: my spelling improved exceptionally, my concentration became more focused, I am learning easier in class and I became calmer. Barbara, I'll add that Isabella's behaviour is more rational, she very rarely becomes hysterical when stressed but is able to calm herself down or have the sense to remove herself from the stressful situation. Lis

Reference by Ann (adult)
I have just finished a Davis Dyslexia Correction Program with Barbara Hoi and already see amazing results in my daily life. I know how to be centred and able to handle situations that would have confused me before. My reading, writing, organising and driving have improved a lot. I feel calmer in general, before I was often stressed out. Now I am more joyful within myself and discovered my creative talents. The program has given me more mental energy. Before I was chronically mentally exhausted - and had been for about 30 years...the contradiction of being intelligent and feeling stupid. My level of confidence has returned (it left me at age 7, when I went to school), the social awkwardness has gone too and I am reclaiming my space. Barbara made tasks that seemed impossible before light and joyful. She has great wisdom which she combines with her facilitation skills, which gives it an extra dimension. What a fulfilling and life-changing experience, I am grateful to Barbara for.