Navigating the challenges of dyspraxia, a mother and daughter duo, Jennifer and Rachel Cyr, share their personal journey, highlighting resilience, determination, and the art of overcoming obstacles while emphasising the power of understanding and patience.

Jennifer Lynne Cyr applies the M.A.T.C.H. strategy to the challenge of teaching her daughter with dyspraxia to drive, emphasising the importance of understanding, adjusting expectations, and patient advocacy.

Gemma Maddocks explores the significance of vocabulary in reading comprehension, advocating for a balanced approach to instruction covering breadth and depth. She introduces a 6-step instructional routine to enhance word knowledge effectively.

Dr Sharon Ware emphasises the significance of explicit vocabulary instruction, particularly for learners with language-based learning disabilities. The article provides practical strategies to foster word consciousness, igniting children's interest and love for words, which ultimately enhances their listening, reading comprehension, and writing skills.

Lauren Hall, a 13-year-old with dyslexia from Steubenville, Ohio, turned her school-required science project into an eye-opening study, challenging teachers to read 'dyslexic' text; her findings showcased the difficulties dyslexic students face daily, prompting educators to reflect and adapt, and earning Lauren recognition on multiple academic platforms.

Deirdre O'Toole closely examines the prevalent techniques of Guided Reading and the implementation of Levelled Readers within classrooms. She highlights their limitations in fostering inclusivity and potential drawbacks for struggling readers and explores alternative approaches that could prove more effective.

Mary Beth Steven demonstrates an engaging spelling activity incorporating Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) to empower students to understand the morphological structure of words, recognise word families, and effectively apply suffixing conventions, resulting in enhanced spelling and language proficiency.

Callisto Dougherty's journey with dyslexia highlights the power of perseverance, self-discovery, and the invaluable roles of supportive family and educators in turning challenges into triumphs.

Jenny Gray underlines the importance of understanding the linguistic code in English and French and advocates pattern-based instruction, incorporating interactive methods for improved decoding and encoding skills.

The story of RJ, a young videographer who transformed his challenges with dyslexia, OCD, and ADHD into strengths, using them as catalysts to carve a unique path in the world of content creation and storytelling.