Dystinct Magazine

Dystinct Magazine is the ultimate resource of inspiration and expertise for families and educators of children with learning difficulties. Dystinct Magazine seeks to find the extra ordinary that lies within the ordinary. Every child with learning difficulties is blessed to be distinctively different. We have set out to identify and nurture these differences to instil a strong sense of achievement in children who are often forgotten about. We also bring to you relevant Up-to-date evodemce based advise from leading experts in the industry to help you navigate the path to success. We have exclusive interviews and content within the magazine, giving you fantastic insights into the world of learning difficulties - dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and dyspraxia. At Dystinct, we care about our children and want to help them find their wings and fly. This is a platform for children with learning difficulties to have their stories told and voices heard.

EDITOR’S NOTE • “Take it as a privilege to be different. No one wants to be the same!"

Dystinct Magazine

THE SHADOWS OF GROWING UP WITH DYSLEXIA • How We Can Foster Authentic Confidence and Self-Esteem.

Bernadette Haigh DARINGDYSLEXIC.COM.AU • The time is here for us to do better, for parents and educators to embrace a strengths-based approach for children with dyslexia; it’s the pivotal step in reshaping the narrative around dyslexia and empowering individuals to recognise their inherent abilities. Understanding and embracing a child’s strengths bolsters their confidence and illuminates the uncharted pathways where their unique gifts can thrive, which, for many, sit outside the narrow and fixed confines of the classroom.

Dyslexic Me WITH A SPLASH OF ADHD

NAVIGATING CUT-POINT SCORES FOR DIAGNOSIS OF DYSLEXIA • CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Dr Jen O‘Sullivan • Children who score at the borderline in dyslexia assessments highlight the limitations of cut-point scores, emphasising the need for a more nuanced approach that recognises individual variability and ensures tailored support for all learners.

SAFFI VETTE #PARIS 2024

THE IMPORTANCE OF BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPREHENSION

Brittany Zucker M.S. CCC-SLP, A/OGA, C-SLDI BZLANGUAGEANDLITERACY.COM • Background knowledge is the glue that makes learning stick. In order for our children to be successful readers and learners, we must support them in building their knowledge both in the classroom and at home.

Lisa Kucaj • WHEN YOU WANT IT, YOU CAN HAVE ANYTHING YOU WANT!

DIGGING DEEPER

Rachel Beckwith MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL RACHELBECKWITHSLP.MYSTRIKINGLY.COM • Let data drive us but know it’s a rideshare rather than a solo journey.

SCALPEL • For Starr Luna, excelling in her field meant embracing her neurodivergent traits and transforming her unique challenges into powerful assets.

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