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 • Advocacy is not about being difficult!

GRADE RETENTION & READING DIFFICULTIES

My Journey with Dyslexia • [How lived experience shaped my work as an Occupational Therapist]

Dyslexic Burnout • An Occupational Therapist Perspective Imagine finishing work every day feeling completely exhausted, even though your colleagues seem to have plenty of energy left for family, hobbies and socialising. You may start to wonder if you’re simply not coping as well as everyone else. For many dyslexic adults, this isn’t a lack of resilience. It’s the result of years of carrying an invisible cognitive load.

BRINGING LEARNING TO LIFE THROUGH RESEARCH-INFORMED STORIES • LENS is built on well-established ideas from education and psychology, translated into practical tools.

CRAIG STARTIN • Craig Startin has spent more than a decade building BW Tattoo Studio in Lichfield, England, where he transforms his clients' ideas into lasting works of art they'll wear for life. But long before he found his place as an artist and business owner, Craig was the little boy who struggled in the classroom, at a time when few people understood dyslexia.

Hear from Craig Startin

School and Beyond • Tales from a Churchill Fellowship

Dr Helen Ross

DYSLEXABILITY • Discover the inspiring story behind DyslexAbility and meet the students, families, and educators changing the way children experience learning.

MORE THAN A CENTRE • The Heart Behind DyslexAbility

A LEGACY OF POSSIBILITY

ARIA

DYSTINCT JOURNEY

JACK

MEET KRISTINE

Kingston Clarke • Spend a few minutes talking to Kingston Clarke, and it's easy to forget he's only twelve. He already carries himself with a confidence and self-awareness well beyond his years. Thoughtful, funny and fiercely compassionate, Kingston loves spending time with his Labradoodle, Bella, enjoys movie nights with his mum, dreams of travelling the world and hopes to one day run his own business. He's also the kind of young person who instinctively stands up for others because he believes everyone deserves to be treated with respect. Listening to him today, it's hard to imagine there was once a time when he came home from school convinced he was "stupid."