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 • If you are irritated by every rub, how will you be polished?
Dystinct Magazine
DYSTINCT CONTRIBUTORS
HELPING DYSLEXIC STUDENTS WORK SMARTER
DYSTINCT JOURNEY DARCEY HARCOMBE • An interview with 24-year-old social media influencer and artist Darcey Harcombe. Darcey shares her story of being diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalculia as an adult and how she has taken charge of her struggles and is living her best life now.
CREATIVE WRITING OR CREATIVE MESS? 8 STEPS TO SUPPORT YOUNG CHILDREN WITH STORY WRITING
SPOTLIGHT ON ACTIVATE A MODERN ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE WITH A DYSLEXIA FOCUS
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY • A BRIDGE THAT EMPOWERS ACCESS TO GRADE-LEVEL CONTENT
DYSTINCT JOURNEY MARIANA GILLEN
LEVERAGING THE POWER OF Group Work Working Agreements
SPOTLIGHT ON SET APART
Taking the Write steps • Tips for Handwriting Instruction
DYSTINCT JOURNEY
EQUITY INCLUSION BILINGUALISM USING THE SCIENCE OF READING IN SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS