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.

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Dystinct Magazine

DYSTINCT CONTRIBUTORS

TERMINOLOGY IN THE EDUCATION LANDSCAPE SOME KEY TERMS EXPLAINED

FOCUS ON SOLAR LAB AN INTERVIEW WITH EAMON CHARLES • LA TROBE’S SCIENCE OF LANGUAGE AND READING (SOLAR) LAB IS HELPING SCHOOLS TO ADOPT WELL-ESTABLISHED, SCIENTIFIC APPROACHES TO IMPROVE HOW THEY TEACH CHILDREN TO READ.

DYSTINCT Report • A Professor of Cognitive Psychology in the School of Education at the La Trobe University, Australia, Pamela Snow is a registered psychologist, having originally qualified in speech-language pathology, and is a Life Member of Speech Pathology Australia.

CHANGING LIVES • HOW A FATHER ON A MISSION CHANGED THE OHIO EDUCATION SYSTEM

WORKING WITH TEACHING ASSISTANTS • TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

TOP 10 REASONS • Behind Keeping Proper Documentation of School Records Melissa Robison

DR BROCK EIDE DYSTINCT REPORT • Dr Brock Eide is an international authority on dyslexia and learning differences and co-author of the acclaimed books "The Dyslexic Advantage" and "The Mislabeled Child".

A TALE OF TWO DAUGHTERS

THE GIFT OF LEARNING HOW TO LEARN

EMBRACING THE MAGIC OF SHAKESPEARE