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Issue 31: July 2026

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ON THE COVER

On the cover is Kingston Clarke.

Kingston Clarke once believed he wasn't smart. He and his mum, Renee, share how the right support helped him rediscover his confidence and believe in himself.

 


 

THANK YOU - CONTRIBUTORS

  • Alex C. Fender | School Psychologist, Literacy Researcher, & Director of Evaluation at the Center for READing (pittstate.edu)
  • Aria | Grade 5 | Student at DyslexAbility
  • Chloe | Grade 6 | Student at DyslexAbility
  • Craig Startin | Tattoo Artist & Founder of Big Wills Tattoo (bigwillstattoos.co.uk)
  • Dr David Hurford | Reading Researcher, Executive Director of the Center for READing (pittstate.edu), & Founder of CARRD (carrdinc.org) and Dyslexia Help (dyslexia101.com)
  • Dr Dominic Petronzi | Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, Researcher, & Author (derby.ac.uk)
  • Dr Helen Ross | Independent Education Consultant, Researcher & Specialist Assessor (helensplace.co.uk)
  • Jack | Grade 6 | Student at DyslexAbility
  • Kath
  • Kingston Clarke | Former Student at DyslexAbility
  • Kristine van Ruiten | Mother of Jack
  • Nyree | Mother of Chloe
  • Rebecca Petronzi | Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Derby, Teacher Educator, & Author (derby.ac.uk)
  • Renee Clarke | Mother of Kingston Clarke
  • Stephanie | Occupational Therapist, Dyslexia Advocate, & Founder of DyslexicOT (dyslexicot.co.uk)
  • Sue Miller | Educator, Founder of DyslexAbility (dyslexability.com.au)
Start Reading Dystinct magazine

Issue 31: July 2026

ON THE COVER

On the cover is Kingston Clarke.

Kingston Clarke once believed he wasn't smart. He and his mum, Renee, share how the right support helped him rediscover his confidence and believe in himself.

 


 

THANK YOU - CONTRIBUTORS

  • Alex C. Fender | School Psychologist, Literacy Researcher, & Director of Evaluation at the Center for READing (pittstate.edu)
  • Aria | Grade 5 | Student at DyslexAbility
  • Chloe | Grade 6 | Student at DyslexAbility
  • Craig Startin | Tattoo Artist & Founder of Big Wills Tattoo (bigwillstattoos.co.uk)
  • Dr David Hurford | Reading Researcher, Executive Director of the Center for READing (pittstate.edu), & Founder of CARRD (carrdinc.org) and Dyslexia Help (dyslexia101.com)
  • Dr Dominic Petronzi | Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, Researcher, & Author (derby.ac.uk)
  • Dr Helen Ross | Independent Education Consultant, Researcher & Specialist Assessor (helensplace.co.uk)
  • Jack | Grade 6 | Student at DyslexAbility
  • Kath
  • Kingston Clarke | Former Student at DyslexAbility
  • Kristine van Ruiten | Mother of Jack
  • Nyree | Mother of Chloe
  • Rebecca Petronzi | Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Derby, Teacher Educator, & Author (derby.ac.uk)
  • Renee Clarke | Mother of Kingston Clarke
  • Stephanie | Occupational Therapist, Dyslexia Advocate, & Founder of DyslexicOT (dyslexicot.co.uk)
  • Sue Miller | Educator, Founder of DyslexAbility (dyslexability.com.au)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE

Issue 31: Grade Retention and Reading Difficulties
- by David P. Hurford & Alex C. Fender [Click here to read]

Dr David P. Hurford and Alex C. Fender examine the evidence behind grade retention, explaining why it often does more harm than good. They argue that early identification, Structured Literacy and timely intervention offer a far more effective path to reading success.

Issue 31: My Journey with Dyslexia: How lived experience shaped my work as an Occupational Therapist
- by Stephanie [Click here to read]

Occupational Therapist Stephanie shares her journey with dyslexia and how it shaped the therapist she is today.

Issue 31: Dyslexic Burnout: An Occupational Therapist Perspective
- by Stephanie [Click here to read]

Occupational Therapist Stephanie explores dyslexic burnout through an occupational therapy lens, explaining why it occurs, how it affects everyday life and practical ways to reduce its impact.

Issue 31: Bringing Learning to Life Through Research-Informed Stories
- by Dr Dominic Petronzi & Rebecca Petronzi [Click here to read]

Dr Dominic and Rebecca introduce the Learning through Evidence-informed Narrative Storybooks (LENS) approach, demonstrating how research can be transformed into engaging, accessible storybooks that help children explore complex topics through narrative, discussion, and practical activities.

Issue 31: The Dystinct Journey of Craig Startin
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

Craig Startin reflects on growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, the challenges that shaped him and how finding his creative outlet led to a successful career as a tattoo artist.

Issue 31: School and Beyond: Tales from a Churchill Fellowship
- by Dr Helen Ross [Click here to read]

Drawing on insights from her Churchill Fellowship, Dr Helen Ross reflects on what schools, universities, workplaces and families can teach us about creating lasting change for neurodivergent young women.

Issue 31: Spotlight on DyslexAbility
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

Discover DyslexAbility, a specialist literacy centre helping children and adults with dyslexia and other learning differences build confidence, develop essential skills, and thrive through evidence-based support.

Issue 31: More Than a Centre: The Heart Behind DyslexAbility
- by Sue Miller [Click here to read]

Discover the inspiring journey behind DyslexAbility as founder Sue Miller shares how personal experience, professional expertise, and a passion for helping children shaped one of Australia's leading literacy centres.

Issue 31: The Dystinct Journey of Aria
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

Once overwhelmed by learning and anxiety, Aria is now embracing challenges, building confidence, and discovering that learning differently doesn't limit what she can achieve.

 

Issue 31: The Dystinct Journey of Chloe
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

Once overwhelmed by learning and anxiety, Aria is now embracing challenges, building confidence, and discovering that learning differently doesn't limit what she can achieve.

Issue 31: The Dystinct Journey of Jack
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

Jack has never run out of questions about the world. He and his mum reflect on the journey that gave him the literacy skills to start finding the answers for himself.

Issue 31: The Dystinct Journey of Kingston Clarke
- by Zahra Nawaz [Click here to read]

Kingston Clarke once believed he wasn't smart. He and his mum, Renee, share how the right support helped him rediscover his confidence and believe in himself.

 

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