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Issue 25: January 2025

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ON THE COVER

On the cover is Jay Harrison.

Amanda Harrison shares her son Jay’s journey from struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia and school anxiety to finding confidence and success through intensive remediation, private education, and a passion for golf, while highlighting the challenges and triumphs of advocating for his right to read.

 


 

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Start Reading Dystinct magazine

Issue 25: January 2025

ON THE COVER

On the cover is Jay Harrison.

Amanda Harrison shares her son Jay’s journey from struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia and school anxiety to finding confidence and success through intensive remediation, private education, and a passion for golf, while highlighting the challenges and triumphs of advocating for his right to read.

 


 

THANK YOU - CONTRIBUTORS

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE

A Neurodiverse Journey to the Brain
- by Dr Eric H. Chudler [Click here to read]

Dr Eric H. Chudler highlights experiments and activities from the Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) program, designed to teach neurodiverse high school students about the brain while sharing these resources to help others replicate the engaging and educational experiences.

Marin's Principle: Paving the Way for Literacy and Justice in Manitoba
- by Twila Richardson, Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

The article highlights Twila Richardson’s relentless fight for justice, alongside the efforts of fellow advocates, and calls for action to advance Marin’s Principle—a bold push for systemic change to guarantee literacy, inclusion, and dignity for all neurodivergent Manitobans.

Story Chats: Unpacking Children's Stories
- by Arti Shah [Click here to read]

Arti Shah explores the transformative power of conversations around children's picture stories to enhance language, literacy, and deeper connections in educational settings.

The Gift of Thinking Differently: My Dyslexia and ADHD Story
- by Leah Remillet [Click here to read]

Leah Remillet, entrepreneur and host of the Balancing Busy Podcast, shares how she turned the challenges of ADHD and dyslexia into strengths, encouraging parents to embrace challenges as opportunities for their children to build confidence and resilience.

What Is Rapid Naming and How Does It Affect Your Child's Reading?
- by Dr. Erin Pzinski [Click here to read]

Dr. Erin Pzinski explains the critical role of rapid naming in reading development, highlighting its connection to dyslexia, its use as an early indicator of reading challenges, and the importance of targeted, evidence-based interventions to help children overcome difficulties and achieve reading success.

Guided by Data: Navigating Your Child's Reading Journey with Screening Results
- by Nicola Lott [Click here to read]

Nicola Lott highlights the critical role of screening assessments in identifying children at risk of reading difficulties, empowering parents and educators to work together in providing targeted support, monitoring progress, and ensuring every child can thrive in their literacy journey.

The Coach Approach: Parent Training as Recommended Treatment
- by Elaine Taylor-Klaus [Click here to read]

Elaine Taylor-Klaus highlights the transformative power of parent training and coaching as a core strategy for supporting neurodiverse children, emphasizing an approach that equips parents with skills to understand and support their children effectively, fostering improved relationships, confidence, and positive outcomes for the entire family.

Lessons in Advocacy: Jay's Story
- by Amanda Harrisson [Click here to read]

Amanda Harrison shares her son Jay’s journey from struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia and school anxiety to finding confidence and success through intensive remediation, private education, and a passion for golf, while highlighting the challenges and triumphs of advocating for his right to read.

Literacy Moms NC - Accidental Advocates
- by Amanda Harrison & Ginny Sharpless [Click here to read]

Amanda Harrison and Ginny Sharpless, two determined mothers from North Carolina, founded Literacy Moms NC after battling systemic resistance to their children’s dyslexia needs, sparking a movement to empower parents and demand equitable access to literacy for all.

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