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Issue 21: May 2024

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On the cover is McKenna Gutierrez. McKenna Gutierrez shares her inspiring journey of how horses transformed her life in the face of learning difficulties, leading her to become a champion equestrian and a passionate advocate for educational reform.

 


 

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Start Reading Dystinct magazine

Issue 21: May 2024

ON THE COVER

On the cover is McKenna Gutierrez. McKenna Gutierrez shares her inspiring journey of how horses transformed her life in the face of learning difficulties, leading her to become a champion equestrian and a passionate advocate for educational reform.

 


 

THANK YOU - CONTRIBUTORS

 


 

THANK YOU - DYSTINCT CONTRIBUTORS

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE

Laugh, Play and Thrive - Engaging and Guiding Neurodiverse Children through Fun and Play
- by Simon da Roza [Click here to read]

Simon daRoza's article explores the transformative power of fun, play, and laughter in nurturing neurodiverse children's curiosity, resilience, and emotional well-being, offering practical strategies and insights for joyful parenting and family connections.

Essential Elements to Supporting Dyslexic Success: Structured Literacy, Emotional Well-being, and Assistive Technology
- by Rachelle M. Johnson, Charlotte S. Gregor & Sarah G. Wood [Click here to read]

Rachelle M. Johnson, Charlotte S. Gregor, and Sarah G. Wood, researchers in the field of reading and dyslexia who are themselves dyslexic, draw from their personal experiences and research expertise to advocate for structured literacy, emotional well-being, and assistive technology as crucial elements for the success of dyslexic individuals.

Dystinct Journey of McKenna Gutierrez
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

McKenna Gutierrez shares her inspiring journey of how horses transformed her life in the face of learning difficulties, leading her to become a champion equestrian and a passionate advocate for educational reform.

Transitioning to Secondary School
- by Amanda Lecaude [Click here to read]

Amanda Lecaude delves into the complexities of transitioning from primary to secondary school, providing insights, addressing common concerns, and advocating for a collaborative approach to support students' success.

Dystinct Journey of Candice Mason
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

Candice Mason's inspiring journey from struggling with dyscalculia to becoming a successful entrepreneur who has turned her challenges into strengths.

Bilingualism and Dyslexia: Understanding the Impact and Opportunities
- by Ania Karwowska [Click here to read]

Ania Karwowska, a researcher in the EFL and bilingual context and mother to a dyslexic bilingual child, delves into the interconnected advantages of bilingualism and dyslexia. She emphasizes structured literacy as a crucial tool for unlocking potential and fostering biliteracy in dyslexic children.

Dystinct Report – Flynn & Ava Eldridge’s Interview with Ella Fielding
- by Flynn & Ava Eldridge [Click here to read]

Young journalists Flynn and Ava Eldridge have a chat with Surrey and London-based Sculptor/ woodworker and Chainsaw artist, Ella Fielding about her work and life.

Complex Trauma – A learning disability often misunderstood
- by Celeste Musgrave [Click here to read]

Celeste Musgrave, drawing from her experience as a teacher and in child protection, highlights the misunderstood impact of complex trauma on children's behaviour and learning, advocating for trauma-informed practices in education to better support affected students.

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