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1) Helping Dyslexic Students Work Smarter - by Don M. Winn (Educational Keynote Speaker, Award-winning Author, and Dyslexia Advocate https://www.donwinn.com)
Don M. Winn elaborates on three recent research studies that give educators and parents valuable insights into the brain's functioning and discusses how these conclusions can be put into practical use to help dyslexic learners and other struggling students work smarter, not harder.
2) The Dystinct Journey of Darcey Harcombe - interviewed by Zahra Nawaz (Social Media Influencer, Youtuber and Artist https://www.youtube.com/user/Darceyxh/featured)
An interview with 24-year-old social media influencer and artist Darcey Harcombe who 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.
3) Creative Writing or Creative Mess - 8 Steps to Support Young Children with Story Writing - by Brenda Larson (Teacher, Educator, Reading Specialist, Speaker, and Developer of Itchy's Alphabet https://itchysalphabet.com/)
Brenda Larson talks about why it is important for children to feel comfortable expressing themselves in print and outlines 8 practical tips to get students producing great pieces of creative writing.
4) Spotlight on Activate: A Modern One-Room Schoolhouse with a Dyslexia Focus - by Greg Brown (Progressive Educator and Founder of Activate https://activateschoolpdx.com/)
Greg Brown, the founder of Activate, the first of its kind micro-school for children with dyslexia in Portland, Oregon shares how the students at his school learn and thrive.
5) Assistive Technology: A Bridge that Empowers Access to Grade-Level Content- by Nanci Shepardson (Reading and Educational Specialist, Published Author, Professional Speaker)
Nanci Shepardson discusses how Assistive Technology (AT) tools act as a bridge that empowers children with learning difficulties to access grade-level content and elaborates on the guidelines for the successful selection and monitoring of AT tools.
6) The Dystinct Journey of Mariana Gillen (https://www.facebook.com/pqbd.kits) - interviewed by Zahra Nawaz
The story of 15-year-old Girl Scout Mariana Gillen who is spreading dyslexia awareness and hope for young children struggling to learn to read in Tampa, Florida, through her project M.A.R.I kits.
7) Leveraging the Power of Group Work: Working Agreements - by Dr Elizabeth A. VanDeusen (Director of the Augusta University Literacy Center https://www.augusta.edu/education/literacy-center/)
Dr Elizabeth A. VanDeusen outlines how Working Agreements can be a powerful tool for organisations operating in the ever-changing literacy landscape to clarify purpose and optimise group work, so educators are better prepared to serve students.
8) Spotlight on Set Apart by Heather Groce (Educator and Founder of Set Apart https://www.facebook.com/Set-Apart-Henry-County-107398780842916/) - interviewed by Zahra Nawaz
An interview with Heather Groce, the founder of Set Apart, an afterschool program and camp for struggling readers in the town of Spiceland, Indiana, leveraging on the power of the village to raise confident children.
9) Taking the "Write" Steps: Tips for Handwriting Instruction - by Candi Sellers (Educational Consultant, Author, and Advocate for neurodiverse learners https://www.theinstructionhub.com/)
Candi Sellers explains how handwriting can be an avenue for powerful kinesthetic connections for learning and provides valuable tips to add to an educator's instructional toolbox.
10) The Dystinct Journey of Simon Rumney (Author, Dyslexia Advocate https://www.facebook.com/dyslexicsunanimous)
Successful Author and Dyslexia Advocate, Simon Rumney shares his story of growing up in the 60s and how he was made to believe that he was lazy and stupid. As he was dealing with a mental breakdown later in life, his trusted psychologist helped him heal and discover his love for writing.
11) Equity, Inclusion, and Bilingualism- Using the Science of Reading in Second Language Programs- by Kim Lockhart (Classroom Teacher and Special Education Specialist https://twitter.com/mmelockhartldsb)
Kim Lockhart addresses the question, "Can children with dyslexia be successful in a bilingual program?" and provides valuable insights into instructional strategies that can support students who struggle to read and write in a second language.

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About Dystinct Magazine

Dystinct Magazine seeks to find the extra ordinary that lies within the ordinary. Every dyslexic child 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 advice from leading experts in the industry to help you navigate the path to success.

1 in 5 children who pass through our one size fits all education system are on the dyslexia continuum, diagnosed or not. They are repeatedly dismissed as too dumb or unaidable leaving desperate parents with very few avenues to turn to. Our beautiful children are broken by the very system that is meant to nurture and raise them. These are promising young minds who are made to feel worthless over and over again because the system has failed to recognise their differences. Their struggles are often brushed under the rug or the system recognises their existence but lacks the capacity to make the changes necessary to accommodate their uniqueness.

There is a need to change the narrative around dyslexia from that of ‘slow’, ‘not working hard enough’, ‘lazy’ to one of hardworking, passionate, uniquely different and worthy.

Dystinct Magazine aims to instill a strong sense of self-worth in dyslexic children who have had unfair opportunities chipping away at their self-esteem throughout their existence. Our mission is to foster a community that celebrates the difference of dyslexia.

Not every dyslexic child is magically a genius. Oftentimes, we spend hours looking for the genius or outside the box thinking in our dyslexic kids failing to realise that it was in them all along, hidden in plain sight under the years self-doubt and shame that the society ingrained in them for not matching up to their peers. We aim to peel back at these negative layers of damaged self-esteem and provide the children with a platform to truly appreciate their uniqueness, take pride in their difference and revel in the knowledge that within their difference, lies their strength.

We are here with a commitment to empower dyslexics and their champions so that, they can discover the strengths within themselves and appreciate the uniqueness that dyslexia has offered them.

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