Dystinct Magazine

Dystinct Magazine is the ultimate resource of inspiration and expertise for families and educators of children with learning difficulties. Dystinct Magazine seeks to find the extra ordinary that lies within the ordinary. Every child with learning difficulties is blessed to be distinctively different. We have set out to identify and nurture these differences to instil a strong sense of achievement in children who are often forgotten about. We also bring to you relevant Up-to-date evodemce based advise from leading experts in the industry to help you navigate the path to success. We have exclusive interviews and content within the magazine, giving you fantastic insights into the world of learning difficulties - dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and dyspraxia. At Dystinct, we care about our children and want to help them find their wings and fly. This is a platform for children with learning difficulties to have their stories told and voices heard.

EDITOR'S NOTE • "I would never tell someone they were stupid because they made a mistake. So why would I say it to myself?"

DYSTINCT CONTRIBUTORS

Supporting WRITING K5 • Grounded in Research, Applied Practically

Keys to Literacy

On Being Yourself

Editorial

Decoding the Evaluation • Understanding the Path to Dyslexia Identification

Dystinct Journey

DYSTINCT REPORT • BARTEK PILARSKI INTERVIEWS MUSIC PRODUCER AND EDUCATOR LIINA TURTONEN ABOUT GROWING UP WITH DYSLEXIA AND DYSCALCULIA, FINDING HER CONFIDENCE AT UNIVERSITY AND TEACHING IN WAYS SHE WISHES SHE'D BEEN TAUGHT. THEY ALSO COMPARE NOTES ON THINKING IN PICTURES, LEARNING THROUGH MUSIC AND FINDING SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS.

INTERCEPTION • The Sense Your Child's School Has Probably Never Mentioned (But Should)

RUBY

WHAT THE BIRDS TAUGHT US • How I Helped My Striving Reader Catch Up

Barthek Pilarski interviews his dad, Peter, about growing up without knowing he was dyslexic, finding his strengths and understanding each other's experiences. • Peter Pilarski is an entrepreneur and communications professional who discovered he was dyslexic after his son, Bartek, was diagnosed. Reflecting on his own struggles at school, Peter now recognises the role that creativity and big-picture thinking have played throughout his life and career.

What If Your Home Carried Some of the COGNITIVE LOAD? • There are homes that look organized and still ask far too much of the person living inside them.