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 CONTRIBUTORS
DYSLEXIA • Creating a Safety Net at School
NATURE IS AWESOME! • REFLECTIONS OF 8-YEAR-OLD SHANE FEINSTEIN FROM WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK.
Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Families WHERE DO WE START?
Want your child to be featured on Dystinct Magazine? • Dystinct Magazine is a platform for children with learning difficulties to showcase their amazing strengths.
DYSGRAPHIA IS IT DYSGRAPHIA, OR IS IT MISSED LEARNING?
DYSTINCT REPORT BY FLYNN ELDRIDGE • Daniel B. Peters, Ph. D. (“Dr. Dan”) is a psychologist, author, parenting expert, and host of Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan on Exactly Right.
When GOOD ENOUGH is GOOD ENOUGH? Dyslexia, Intervention, and the Whole Child
LIFTING LIMITATIONS BAYLEY GARNHAM • Dystinct Journey
WRITING SENSATIONAL SENTENCES • In this article, I will utilize my visual step-by-step “Writing a Sentence” chart to demonstrate “how-to” explicitly teach students to write sensational narrative sentences.
acheiving educational excellence through the Science of Reading (GREG CLEMENT) • I WANTED TO BEGIN THIS ARTICLE WITH AN OBSERVATION AND SOMETHING THAT I TELL TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS AT EVERY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION.
SETTING UP SUCCESS • HOW TO BUILD LANGUAGE AND LITERACY SKILLS
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION • A Guide to Personalized Learning
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