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Rocky Point Academy's staff have
been providing programs for those with learning disabilities since 1997.
In 1998 they began working with autism, trying to fit the pieces together
for a complete autism program. In
2008, that complete program came in the form of formal training from Ronald
Davis and the Davis Autism Approach®
program.
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 Larry
Smith
established Rocky Point Academy in 1999. The Davis
methods corrected both his autism and dyslexia as an adult. Because
of the dramatic results, he decided this correction was something he wanted to
offer others.
Larry
achieved his degree in education with undergraduate work in psychology. He
has had experience teaching Grades K-12, working as a job coach and as a
physical therapist for mentally and physically challenged individuals. He
has volunteered as a coach for Special Olympics and children’s soccer league.
Larry was trained by Ron Davis, the founder of the Davis®
methods for learning disabilities and autism.
He left his job as a public school teacher to establish
Rocky Point Academy.
Larry was the first Davis® facilitator in
Alberta.
Larry says he enjoys being a Davis® facilitator
because:
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"This program for dyslexia is exciting because
it acknowledges and utilizes our strengths instead of primarily
focussing on the negatives.
The dyslexic mind is brilliant and when given the tools
necessary for success, has no limits.”
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"The autism program gives us a more complete understanding of
autistics. It gives us realistic hope. The autistic mind is
brilliant, creative, intuitive and innovative and now we have a way
which allows the autistic to show these talents to the world. We
can begin to truly participate fully in life!
This program has been liberating for me, and I am excited to
offer this chance to others." |
Larry was awarded the Alberta Literacy Award of Merit.
This award recognizes individuals for "exceptional dedication, significant
accomplishments in literacy, and outstanding initiative and leadership in
support of literacy in Alberta." Larry gives many presentations to
schools, communities and organizations in order to enhance awareness of the
positive aspects of dyslexia, ADD and autism.
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 Stacey
Smith
helped establish Rocky
Point Academy
Stacey is a certified elementary school teacher and has had
extensive experience in elementary school classrooms. In addition to her
education degree, she obtained minors in special education, psychology, child
development and social sciences. She spent 12 years tutoring those
with learning disabilities in the areas of reading and math. She has
experience as a job coach, physical therapist and life skills teacher for
mentally and physically challenged individuals. Stacey volunteers her time
at schools as a reading tutor and scribe, and previously as head coach for the
Special Olympics swim team for three years. She has offered various workshops
for teachers in order to enhance awareness of the positive aspects of learning
disabilities, ADD and autism.
Stacey was trained by Ron Davis, the founder of the Davis®
methods for learning disabilities and autism.
Stacey says she enjoys being a Davis®
facilitator because:
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"I love the dyslexia program because after
years of watching brilliant children struggle in the classroom and
trying method after method to help them, I have finally found the
solution to their needs. This program gives them the ability
to overcome the obstacles and allows their gifts to shine through.
I love watching a client come in on Monday with their head hanging,
and leave on Friday with a bounce to their step and head held high."
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"I love the autism program because I have been able to see first
hand how wonderful it is for an autistic to become aware of the
world around them. My daughter
was diagnosed with autism and has taken the program. I have
empathy for parents who know that there is potential (those moments
of absolute brilliance), but have no idea how to access it.
This program is the key to opening that potential.
These children and adults will make their mark in history-
they are the ones that will make a difference.
I feel very privileged to be a part of it." |
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