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Issue 15: May 2023

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ON THE COVER

On the cover is Bayley Garnham. This issue features Bayley's inspiring journey from struggling with dyspraxia and dysgraphia to becoming a weightlifting champion and now a personal trainer who motivates people to achieve their dreams.

 


 

THANK YOU - CONTRIBUTORS

  • Dr Kelli Sandman-Hurley [Dyslexia Advocate, Author and Co-founder of the Dyslexia Training Institute -> DyslexiaTrainingInstitute.org]
  • Shane Feinstein | 8 Years Old | Dyslexia | Westchester, New York, USA
  • Dr Joanne Riordan [Educational Psychologist (Neurodiversity Specialist) and Director of Dr Joanne Ltd -> DrJoanne.co.uk]
  • Kelli Fetter [Occupational Therapist, Certified Handwriting Specialist & Founder of Handwriting Solutions, LLC -> HandwritingSolutions.org]
  • Flynn Eldridge [Journalist at Dystinct -> Dystinct.org/flynn-eldridge]
  • Dr Dan Peters [Psychologist, Author, Parenting Expert, and Host of Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan on Exactly Right -> drdanpeters.com]
  • Melia Keeton-Digby [Author & Speech Language Pathologist]
  • Bayley Garnham [Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer -> Instagram]
  • Nancy Fetzer [Curriculum Expert and Staff Development Trainer -> NancyFetzer.com]
  • Greg Clement [Author, Reading Science in Schools Advocate & Educational Consultant -> Principals-of-Reading.com]
  • Wendy Savaris [Structured Literacy / MSL Specialist Educator - accredited by the Australian Dyslexia Association]
  • Mary Resenbeck [Educational Consultant, Author, IEP Parent Coach & Advocate -> maryresenbeck.com]

 


 

THANK YOU - DYSTINCT ILLUSTRATORS

  • Abby de los Santos | Illustrator | 8 Years Old | Dyslexia | San Antonio, Texas, USA
  • Abriana Atswei Adjoor Ablorh | Illustrator | 12 Years Old | Dyslexia | Accra / Ghana
  • Ava Eldridge | Illustrator | 9 Years Old | Dyslexia | NSW, Australia
  • Ben Hartling | Illustrator | 13 Years Old | Dyslexia | Halifax, Canada
  • Celina Hamdani | Illustrator | 19 Years Old | Autistic spectrum disorder | Bromley Kent, UK
  • Cora Humphrey | Illustrator | 11 Years Old | SLD in reading, reading comprehension, and written expression | Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Hadley | Illustrator | 9 Years Old | ADHD/Oculomotor Dysfunction | North Carolina, USA
  • Max Ruddy | Illustrator | 18 Years Old | ASD, ADHD and OCD | West Wickham, Kent, UK
  • Teagan Nicholas | Illustrator | 12 Years Old | Dyscalculia, ADHD | Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Tyler Walsh | Illustrator | 10 Years Old | Dyslexia & ADHD | Delhi, NY, USA

 

 


 

THANK YOU - FOR ENGAGING YOUR STUDENTS TO SUBMIT ILLUSTRATIONS

  • The de Paul School | depaulschool.org | 1925 Duker Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205, USA | A 50-Year Legacy of Expertise in Instructing Students Who Learn Differently. The de Paul School teaches K-8th grade students with learning differences how to learn, how to become Independent, and How to become Successful.
  • Glebe School | glebe.bromley.sch.uk | Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Bromley, Kent BR4 9AE, UK |  Glebe is a foundation secondary special school for students aged 11-19. The students have Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCP) with many diverse needs.
  • Africa Dyslexia Organisation | africadyslexia.org | 7th Floor SSNIT Emporium, Airport City, Accra, Ghana | The Africa Dyslexia Organization is an organisation dedicated to championing awareness about dyslexia and advocating for the rights of persons with dyslexia in Africa.
Start Reading Dystinct magazine

Issue 15: May 2023

ON THE COVER

On the cover is Bayley Garnham. This issue features Bayley's inspiring journey from struggling with dyspraxia and dysgraphia to becoming a weightlifting champion and now a personal trainer who motivates people to achieve their dreams.

 


 

THANK YOU - CONTRIBUTORS

  • Dr Kelli Sandman-Hurley [Dyslexia Advocate, Author and Co-founder of the Dyslexia Training Institute -> DyslexiaTrainingInstitute.org]
  • Shane Feinstein | 8 Years Old | Dyslexia | Westchester, New York, USA
  • Dr Joanne Riordan [Educational Psychologist (Neurodiversity Specialist) and Director of Dr Joanne Ltd -> DrJoanne.co.uk]
  • Kelli Fetter [Occupational Therapist, Certified Handwriting Specialist & Founder of Handwriting Solutions, LLC -> HandwritingSolutions.org]
  • Flynn Eldridge [Journalist at Dystinct -> Dystinct.org/flynn-eldridge]
  • Dr Dan Peters [Psychologist, Author, Parenting Expert, and Host of Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan on Exactly Right -> drdanpeters.com]
  • Melia Keeton-Digby [Author & Speech Language Pathologist]
  • Bayley Garnham [Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer -> Instagram]
  • Nancy Fetzer [Curriculum Expert and Staff Development Trainer -> NancyFetzer.com]
  • Greg Clement [Author, Reading Science in Schools Advocate & Educational Consultant -> Principals-of-Reading.com]
  • Wendy Savaris [Structured Literacy / MSL Specialist Educator - accredited by the Australian Dyslexia Association]
  • Mary Resenbeck [Educational Consultant, Author, IEP Parent Coach & Advocate -> maryresenbeck.com]

 


 

THANK YOU - DYSTINCT ILLUSTRATORS

  • Abby de los Santos | Illustrator | 8 Years Old | Dyslexia | San Antonio, Texas, USA
  • Abriana Atswei Adjoor Ablorh | Illustrator | 12 Years Old | Dyslexia | Accra / Ghana
  • Ava Eldridge | Illustrator | 9 Years Old | Dyslexia | NSW, Australia
  • Ben Hartling | Illustrator | 13 Years Old | Dyslexia | Halifax, Canada
  • Celina Hamdani | Illustrator | 19 Years Old | Autistic spectrum disorder | Bromley Kent, UK
  • Cora Humphrey | Illustrator | 11 Years Old | SLD in reading, reading comprehension, and written expression | Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Hadley | Illustrator | 9 Years Old | ADHD/Oculomotor Dysfunction | North Carolina, USA
  • Max Ruddy | Illustrator | 18 Years Old | ASD, ADHD and OCD | West Wickham, Kent, UK
  • Teagan Nicholas | Illustrator | 12 Years Old | Dyscalculia, ADHD | Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Tyler Walsh | Illustrator | 10 Years Old | Dyslexia & ADHD | Delhi, NY, USA

 

 


 

THANK YOU - FOR ENGAGING YOUR STUDENTS TO SUBMIT ILLUSTRATIONS

  • The de Paul School | depaulschool.org | 1925 Duker Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205, USA | A 50-Year Legacy of Expertise in Instructing Students Who Learn Differently. The de Paul School teaches K-8th grade students with learning differences how to learn, how to become Independent, and How to become Successful.
  • Glebe School | glebe.bromley.sch.uk | Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Bromley, Kent BR4 9AE, UK |  Glebe is a foundation secondary special school for students aged 11-19. The students have Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCP) with many diverse needs.
  • Africa Dyslexia Organisation | africadyslexia.org | 7th Floor SSNIT Emporium, Airport City, Accra, Ghana | The Africa Dyslexia Organization is an organisation dedicated to championing awareness about dyslexia and advocating for the rights of persons with dyslexia in Africa.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE

Dyslexia: Creating a Safety Net at School
- by Dr Kelli Sandman-Hurley [Click here to read]

Dr Kelli Sandman-Hurley discusses how students with dyslexia can feel socially and emotionally unsafe at school due to their struggles with reading and writing and suggests adjustments that could make a massive difference in helping students with dyslexia feel safe at school.

Nature is awesome
- by Shane Feinstein [Click here to read]

8-year-old Shane Feinstein's reflections on his love for trees and how they inspire and help him at school.

Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Families: Where do we start?
- by Dr Joanne Riordan [Click here to read]

Dr Joanne Riordan highlights the importance of creating enabling environments that reduce barriers for neurodivergent children and draws on both personal and professional experiences to discuss five questions that parents and caregivers can ask themselves to make changes towards becoming neurodiversity-affirming families.

Is it Dysgraphia, or Is it Missed Learning?
- by Kelli Fetter [Click here to read]

Kelli Fetter discusses how a handwriting assessment can reveal why a child struggles with handwriting and how the insights gained can then be used to guide effective intervention

Dystinct Report – Flynn Eldridge’s Interview with Dr Dan Peters
- by Flynn Eldridge [Click here to read]

Ten-year-old journalist Flynn Eldridge has a chat with Dr Dan Peters, a psychologist, author, and parenting expert, about his work and life.

When Good Enough is Good Enough: Dyslexia, Intervention, and the Whole Child
- by Melia Keeton-Digby [Click here to read]

Reflecting on her personal experience of confusion and overwhelm at the beginning of her dyslexia journey with her daughter, Melia Keeton-Digby proposes considering the whole child and seeking balance when making decisions about the remediation finish line.

Dystinct Journey of Bayley Garnham
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

Bayley Garnham's inspiring journey from struggling with dyspraxia and dysgraphia to becoming a weightlifting champion and now a personal trainer who motivates people to achieve their dreams.

Writing Sensational Sentences
- by Nancy Fetzer [Click here to read]

Nancy Fetzer utilizes her visual step-by-step “Writing a Sentence” chart to demonstrate how to explicitly teach students to write sensational narrative sentences.

Achieving Educational Excellence Through The Science Of Reading
- by Greg Clement [Click here to read]

Greg Clement stresses the importance of educators being knowledgeable about current best practices for teaching students with dyslexia, and he advises parents on how to choose a school that is best suited to meet the specific needs of their dyslexic children.

Setting Up Success: How To Build Language And Literacy Skills
- by Wendy Savaris [Click here to read]

Wendy Savaris outlines the crucial elements required for successful reading and writing instruction and offers practical advice for educators to support learners in developing their language and literacy skills.

Take Charge of Your Child's Education: A Guide to Personalized Learning
- by Mary Resenbeck [Click here to read]

Mary Resenbeck shares her personal experiences of dealing with dyslexia and ADHD in her family and emphasizes the need to reconsider traditional teaching methods to unlock the potential of these students by exploring alternative learning approaches.

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