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 • Success Comes First, Motivation Follows!

Dystinct Magazine

A WELCOMING APPROACH TO Spelling

LERATO MOTAU MAHLATSE PHEEHA

NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER! • SUPPORTING RELUCTANT WRITERS TO SUCCEED

THE STEM PRINCESS®.

DEBUNKING ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT • Gifted and Distractible Learners

Every Cherry • Emma Steel leads Every Cherry, a publishing imprint that’s all about making reading more inclusive and engaging for kids with special educational needs. With over 17 years of experience in Special Education, Emma knows the importance of accessible learning materials for all types of learners. In this interview, she talks about how her time in the classroom inspired her work in publishing, the challenges she’s faced, and her vision for empowering SEND students through Every Cherry’s books.

THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY AND AI • EMPOWERING DYSLEXIC LEARNERS AND EMPLOYEES

Developmental Dyscalculia A Research Overview • Developmental dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that primarily affects an individual's ability to understand and manipulate numbers. This disorder typically manifests in early elementary years, often presenting as difficulty with basic arithmetic, and may later extend to challenges with abstract mathematical concepts. Despite gaining increased attention in recent years, developmental dyscalculia lags behind dyslexia in terms of awareness, research funding, and treatment development.

dan graham • Dan Graham is a Theatre Director and Disability Advocate who has made it his mission to break down barriers for neurodiverse artists in the performing arts. Growing up in Sydney, Australia, Dan's early years were marked by struggles that many neurodiverse individuals face - being misunderstood, underestimated, and often sidelined by an educational system that didn't accommodate his unique needs.