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Issue 17: September 2023

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ON THE COVER

On the cover is RJ McLaughlin. This issue covers 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.

 


 

THANK YOU - CONTRIBUTORS

  • Jennifer Lynne Cyr | School Reading Specialist and Consultant
  • Rachel Cyr
  • Gemma Maddocks | Teacher, Literacy Leader & Founder of GEM Literacy | gemliteracy.co.nz
  • Dr Sharon M. Ware | Associate Professor of Special Education
  • Lauren Hall | 13 Years Old Dyslexia Advocate
  • Deirdre O'Toole | Teacher, PhD Candidate & Founder of Playful Classroom | playfulclassroom.ie
  • Mary Beth Steven | Educator & Blogger | mbsteven.edublogs.org
  • Callisto Dougherty
  • Jenny Gray | Founder of Watermelon Works | watermelon-works.com
  • RJ McLaughlin | Videographer | rjmclok.com

 


 

THANK YOU - DYSTINCT CONTRIBUTORS

  • Ava Eldridge | Illustrator | 10 Years Old | Dyslexia | NSW, Australia
  • Celina Hamdani | Illustrator | 19 Years Old | Autistic spectrum disorder | Bromley Kent, UK
  • Rachel Cyr | Illustrator | 17 Years Old | DCD, Dyscalculia & ADD | Maine, USA
  • Yameema Azoulay | Illustrator | Melbourne, Australia
Start Reading Dystinct magazine

Issue 17: September 2023

ON THE COVER

On the cover is RJ McLaughlin. This issue covers 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.

 


 

THANK YOU - CONTRIBUTORS

  • Jennifer Lynne Cyr | School Reading Specialist and Consultant
  • Rachel Cyr
  • Gemma Maddocks | Teacher, Literacy Leader & Founder of GEM Literacy | gemliteracy.co.nz
  • Dr Sharon M. Ware | Associate Professor of Special Education
  • Lauren Hall | 13 Years Old Dyslexia Advocate
  • Deirdre O'Toole | Teacher, PhD Candidate & Founder of Playful Classroom | playfulclassroom.ie
  • Mary Beth Steven | Educator & Blogger | mbsteven.edublogs.org
  • Callisto Dougherty
  • Jenny Gray | Founder of Watermelon Works | watermelon-works.com
  • RJ McLaughlin | Videographer | rjmclok.com

 


 

THANK YOU - DYSTINCT CONTRIBUTORS

  • Ava Eldridge | Illustrator | 10 Years Old | Dyslexia | NSW, Australia
  • Celina Hamdani | Illustrator | 19 Years Old | Autistic spectrum disorder | Bromley Kent, UK
  • Rachel Cyr | Illustrator | 17 Years Old | DCD, Dyscalculia & ADD | Maine, USA
  • Yameema Azoulay | Illustrator | Melbourne, Australia

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE

Letting Go of the Wheel: The Journey of Rachel and Jen
- by Jennifer Cyr [Click here to read]

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.

Applying the MATCH Strategy to Driver's Education
- by Jennifer Lynne Cyr [Click here to read]

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.

The Explicit Teaching of Vocabulary: The Bridge to Comprehension
- by Gemma Maddocks [Click here to read]

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.

Vocabulary Instruction for Learners with Language-Based Learning Disabilities
- by Dr Sharon M. Ware [Click here to read]

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.

Dyslexic Insight: Lauren Hall’s eye-opening study on reading challenges
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

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.

Is Guided Reading Inclusive?
- by Deirdre O'Toole [Click here to read]

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.

Morphemic Spelling Activity
- by Mary Beth Steven [Click here to read]

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.

The Dystinct Journey of Callisto Dougherty
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

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.

Dyslexia-Inclusive Education: Comprehending the Linguistic Code
- by Jenny Gray [Click here to read]

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.

Issue 17: The Dystinct Journey of RJ McLaughlin
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

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.

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