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.
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Titan Gabrielse • On his journey of creating more selfacceptance and raising dyslexia awareness
READING REMEDIATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA: WHAT IS IT AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT ENDS?
Kaitlin Feriante
THE TRUTH BEHIND THE RISE
The Flat Earth and Teaching Reading
Lyn Stone
DYSLEXIA BUT WITH NUMBERS
SHIFTING THE BALANCE • One School's Journey of Adopting the Science of Reading
5 QUESTIONS PARENTS SHOULD ASK PRIMARY SCHOOLS ABOUT READING • I think that it is important for parents to be active participants in their child's education. One way to be a powerful advocate is by being informed about the school's approach to teaching literacy. These questions can start a conversation about whether the school is following best practices in the teaching of reading. Your child is worth it!
James Dobson
ERIN GROCE • Erin Elizabeth Groce, the teenager from Spiceland, Indiana who was instrumental in adding the definition of the term dyslexia into her state educational law.
WHY KIDS SHOULD WORK ON A VERTICAL SURFACE? • Learn more about the benefits of working on a vertical surface and find some creative ways for kids to work in this position.
17 Vertical Surface Activities • Here are some of our favourite ways that you can get children to try while kneeling, standing, or seated.
Lauren Drobnjak
DYSTINCT ake on Art
5 FACTS ABOUT METACOGNITION WHAT IS IT?
Cara Koscinski
Dyslexia Mid North Coast
Kelly King
Georgia Ryan
Jenna O'Connell
Sally Blair
Lucas Blair
TRANSITION FROM STUDENT TO EMPLOYEE a neurodivergent perspective
Janette Beetham
WHY I TEACH PHONICS IN PRESCHOOL
Keryn Johnson
IS MY CHILD READY TO LEARN TO TYPE? • DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESSION OF KEYBOARDING SKILLS
Keyboarding Standards by Grade
Jaime Spencer
Working inside AND outside the box in the mainstream classroom
Anne Italiano
DYSGRAPHIA ACCOMODATIONS IN SCHOOL • My personal story with dysgraphia started years before I realized my handwriting struggles even had a name. I discovered the word dysgraphia and everything associated with it when my son was diagnosed several years ago. Dysgraphia has never been a household word, so it wasn't something that was on our radar. However, looking back, I definitely remember handwriting struggles while I was in school.
Patty DeDurr
LOVE YOUR DIFFERENCE
Donna Gargett
I WISH I COULD DIE SO I COULD COME BACK WITHOUT THESE PROBLEMS
Ann V. Wixon