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Davis Concept
Mastery™
A Drug-Free Solution to ADD/ADHD
The Davis Concept Mastery
Program provides individuals with effective tools to correct problems
with hyperactivity, hypoactivity, inability to focus, difficulty
staying on task, and inappropriate social behaviors.
"When
someone masters something, it becomes a part of that person. It
becomes part of the individual's thought and creative process.
It adds the quality of its essence to all subsequent thought and
creativity of the individual."
--Ronald D. Davis
What is different about
the drug-free Davis approach to ADD/ADHD?
The Davis approach goes to
the root causes of why some people have problems controlling their
attention, energy level, and social interaction, and resolves
them. These root causes are:
- they experience the passage
of time inconsistently
- they think in images rather
than in words
- they are highly imaginative
- they have little or no
concept of self as separate from and/or in relation to others
- they have little or no
concept of time, sequence, order, cause, effect, or consequence.
These characteristics are part of a unique thinking
style shared by 15-20% of the population. This thinking style
is often associated with the labels, ADD or ADHD. When confused,
distracted, or curious, their perceptions shift in one or more
of the primary senses resulting in some of the following behaviors:
Time (a shift in the time sense or internal
clock)
When a person experiences a shift in their time
sense, they can show increased or decreased energy levels with
regard to strength and stamina. If a person's internal clock speeds
up, they may experience two or three minutes while others are
experiencing only one. This person would exhibit an unusually
high energy level. They would appear hyperactive. The reverse
is also true, if the internal clock goes slower, that individual
would experience less time than the rest of us and the energy
level would appear lower than normal. They would appear hypoactive.
Movement (a shift in the senses of balance
and motion)
When a person experiences a shift in their sense
of movement, they can feel as if they are moving when they are
actually sitting still. When they begin to move, the feeling reverses
and they feel less motion. The person may be moving all or some
part of their body and would be unaware of that motion until someone
pointed it out to them. This behavior is their compensation for
their inaccurate feeling of motion and can look like restlessness
(can't sit still). This shift can affect the person's balance
which may cause them to be clumsy. In some cases, the harder the
individual tries to sit still, the more the sensation of movement
increases. Some individuals experience motion sickness, nausea,
headaches, or a stomachache as a result of this inaccurate perception
of movement.
Social Interaction (a shift in hearing and/or
seeing accurately)
When someone has shifted their perception, the
things that are being said to them may be misunderstood or not
heard at all. Non-verbal communications such as body language
and facial expressions can be misinterpreted or not seen at all.
Their responses can seem inappropriate or they may appear to be
defiant. They will hear what they want to hear, see what they
want to see, and react accordingly.
These perceptual distortions and the lack of
the key concepts described above can manifest as impulsivity,
difficulty taking turns, inattention, problems organizing, or
difficulty following rules or instructions. Davis Concept Mastery
resolves the perceptual distortions and provides self-management
tools for eliminating the unwanted symptoms of ADD/ADHD.
What improvements can be
expected?
- Increased self-esteem · Ability to control
energy level
- Improved self-management in social situations
- Improved ability to maintain attention focus
Eligibility and Scheduling:
The Davis Concept Mastery Program is provided
to individuals ages eight and up, who are primarily motivated
to resolve difficulties with attention, behavioral issues, and/or
social interactions. Individuals who are taking prescribed medications
for controlling behavior or attention are required to consult
their physician prior to discontinuing such medication.* An initial
consultation and interview would determine the ideal strategy
and estimated duration for this program.
*The above information is in no way intended
as medical advice or as a substitute for medical counseling.
Copyright © 2003
by Reading Research Council. World rights reserved.
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