Meet Jayne Pivac

"Hi, I'm Jayne."

My son's journey became my mission to help others.

Location: Aspendale Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Travel: I am willing to travel to clients

Online services: I only coach in person

Delivery Languages: English

Jayne Pivac. Dyslexia Melbourne.

Davis methods course facilitator. Johansen Auditory, and NDMT - Neuro Movement Provider. I work with people in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. I have travelled to give this course in person to New Zealand, Cairns, Queensland, Australia and Bali.

Licensed to provide:

⮕ Davis® Foundations for Reading

⮕ Davis® Mastery for Attention

⮕ Davis® Mastery for Dyslexia

⮕ Davis® Mastery for Math

Licensed since: November 21, 2006

Certificates:

⮕ INPP Provider

⮕ Johansen Auditory Stimulation

I first came across Davis Method through a personal journey, my own son’s learning difficulties. The problems were obvious when he started school, it just wasn’t natural for him to read or write. He didn’t want to go to school, he would hide under the bed and cry and beg me not to send him there.

I always hoped that reading to him, or having him read more, would aid his recovery. We tried various courses, quick fixes, and alternative lessons. I really wanted to help my son…

Thankfully, a bit of luck came our way!

I saw a notice in the local paper, Ron Davis was touring and speaking about his book, The Gift of Dyslexia. Honestly, my first thought was, “A gift? This doesn’t feel like a gift! How could it be a gift...it feels awful!” But curiosity got the better of me, and my husband and I decided to go along and hear him speak.

Ron Davis completely shifted my perspective. He explained that dyslexia is a thinking style - not a lack of intelligence. In fact, many dyslexic people are highly intelligent and incredibly creative.

He helped us see the bigger picture - showing us how dyslexia could actually be a strength. His talk was eye-opening and truly life-changing for me and my whole family.

It was the moment everything changed

The rest is history now… I’m very proud of my son, he was told he’d never read and what he has achieved with patience, persistence and a willingness to learn has been incredible.

Having seen the results and been a part of them, it was a natural stepping stone for me to decide to study to become a facilitator in the Davis Dyslexia methods so I could help other people.

I work with children, teens, and adults from all walks of life. I feel so lucky to witness the positive changes in people. One of the best is when someone has their first “ah-ha” moment and can’t wait to come back. That’s when you know it’s making a difference.

Who takes your courses for dyslexia?

Everyone I meet brings their own unique story, but what they all have in common is a genuine desire to learn.

Many people of all ages coming to see me, have already completed a clinical diagnosis or assessment here in Victoria, Australia, or in other international countries.

If you are considering a Davis programme and also want testing to prove that you qualify for the accommodations and adjustments for school, higher education or for work - we recommend that you arrange for separate diagnostic testing from a qualified professional before undertaking a Davis Programme. However it is not necessary to have a formal diagnosis to complete a Davis Dyslexia Program

PLEASE NOTE:
Dyslexia Melbourne, Jayne Pivac does NOT diagnose, or provide any clinical assessment.

Here are some tests or assessments you may have heard of, or already completed: Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJ IV),(WJ IV COG), (WJ IV OL) Wechsler Individual Scales (WISC-V) Wechsler Individual Achievement Scales (WIAT-III) You will need to see a Qualified Clinical Provider or Other for this type of diagnosis. Some other Assessments and Screening Tools you may have come across (some schools in Australia provide these) are, for example Lucid Rapid test, Phonological Awareness Assessment - Reading Rockets, Australian Teachers ALAN on-demand Phonological awareness diagnostic assessment, Heggerty assessment, Phoneme/Grapheme Awareness. Any screening tests you or your child may have completed for learning difficulties can also vary between countries, but they are typically grounded in similar principles and approaches.

If you suspect learning challenges, we can explore those concerns together in a supportive and down-to-earth way. This Davis method is designed to provide practical, personalised methods that truly make a difference.

It all starts with a conversation - and often, that first step brings a huge sense of relief.

The most rewarding part of what I do

Helping people transform. To believe they can control something that once controlled them. For many, it's the first time they feel empowered over an aspect of their lives they previously couldn't manage. Now they feel, often for the first time in their life, that they are in control over something they never had control over. Hearing back from people days, weeks and years later acknowledging the benefits this method has had on their lives, makes me so feel so happy for them.