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Issue 27: July 2025 Dystinct Magazine Paid Members Public
Dystinct Magazine's 27th issue: July 2025 covers inspirational stories from children and adults with learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dysgraphia and dyspraxia) and evidence based articles from leading specialists from the field of learning disabilities.
Issue 27: What if it is a genetic advantage? Simon da Roza Paid Members Public
Simon da Roza challenges the deficit view of neurodivergence by reframing ADHD, autism, and dyslexia as valuable expressions of human diversity, arguing that modern education systems fail not because of these minds but because they were never designed for them.
Issue 27: Dyspraxia in PE lessons | Anne Vize Paid Members Public
Anne shares practical strategies for making Physical Education lessons more inclusive for students with dyspraxia, showing how a thoughtful ‘notice and adjust’ approach from warmups and skill-building activities to cool downs can help PE teachers create supportive and engaging environments.
Issue 27: Dyslexia Miss-Understood | London Shockley Paid Members Public
London Shockley channels her journey with dyslexia into pageantry and advocacy, using her voice, platform, and community work to raise awareness, inspire others, and ensure no child feels alone, misunderstood, or unseen in their learning journey.
Issue 27: Do you or someone you know have RSD? Steve Hoersting Paid Members Public
Steve Hoersting, a licensed psychological practitioner, unpacks the roots and realities of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), especially in neurodivergent individuals. He offers insight into how early criticism can shape deep-seated beliefs and shares practical tools like CBT and mindfulness.
Issue 27: Practice, the Key to Remembering | Leslee Allen Paid Members Public
Leslee Allen explains why consistent, deliberate practice is essential for helping students remember and apply what they learn, and shares practical, research-informed strategies such as spaced practice, incremental rehearsal, and writing fluency routines that support all learners.
Issue 27: Be D.Y.S.T.I.N.C.T My Journey with Dyslexia | Ela Jamosmos Paid Members Public
Ela traces her lifelong journey with undiagnosed dyslexia from silent childhood struggles to creative breakthroughs and leadership, ultimately transforming shame into self-acceptance and using her voice, art, and public speaking to empower others to embrace their difference and own their strengths.
Issue 27: The Potential Impact of 15 Minutes | Dr Jennifer Throndsen Paid Members Public
Dr Jennifer introduces dyad reading, a simple and evidence-based strategy where a stronger reader and a developing reader read aloud together, showing how just 15 minutes a day with appropriately challenging text can significantly boost fluency, comprehension, and confidence in struggling readers.
