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Issue 25: January 2025 Dystinct Magazine Paid Members Public
Dystinct Magazine's 25th issue: January 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 25: Literacy Moms NC - Accidental Advocates | Amanda Harrison & Ginny Sharpless Paid Members Public
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.
Issue 25: Lessons in Advocacy: Jay's Story Paid Members Public
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.
Issue 25: The Coach Approach: Parent Training as Recommended Treatment | Elaine Taylor-Klaus Paid Members Public
Elaine 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.
Issue 25: Guided by Data: Navigating Your Child's Reading Journey with Screening Results | Nicola Lott Paid Members Public
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.
Issue 25: What Is Rapid Naming and How Does It Affect Your Child's Reading? Dr. Erin Pzinski Paid Members Public
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.
Issue 25: The Gift of Thinking Differently: My Dyslexia and ADHD Story | Leah Remillet Paid Members Public
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.
Issue 25: Story Chats: Unpacking Children's Stories | Arti Shah Paid Members Public
Arti Shah explores the transformative power of conversations around children's picture stories to enhance language, literacy, and deeper connections in educational settings.
