Issue 29: Dystinct Report - A Conversation with Simon da Roza | Flynn & Eva Eldridge Paid Members Public
Flynn and Ava speak with educator, coach, and counsellor Simon daRoza about growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD, his journey from punitive schooling to neurodiversity-affirming practice, and how curiosity, connection, and understanding neurology can transform learning experiences.
Issue 29: The Boy They Thought Would Toughen Up | Simon da Roza Paid Members Public
Simon shares how growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexia in a punitive school system left lasting shame, and how understanding, neuroscience, and lived empathy led him to become the educator he once needed, determined to protect children from being labelled broken for their differences.
Issue 28: The many faces of ADHD | Simon da Roza Paid Members Public
Simon da Roza reframes ADHD as a biopsychosocial difference existing at the intersection of neurology, cognition, and environment, challenging stereotypes and urging systemic change in schools, families, and workplaces so that strengths like curiosity, creativity, and rapid learning can thrive.
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 21: Laugh, Play and Thrive - Engaging and Guiding Neurodiverse Children through Fun and Play | Simon da Roza Paid Members Public
Simon daRoza's article explores the transformative power of fun, play, and laughter in nurturing neurodiverse children's curiosity, resilience, and emotional well-being, offering practical strategies and insights for joyful parenting and family connections.
Issue 18: The Ableist Lenses: When Neurotypical Paradigms Fail Neurodivergent Individuals | Simon da Roza Paid Members Public
Simon da Roza examines the struggles faced by neurodivergent individuals against neurotypical standards, emphasizing the need to shift societal paradigms, celebrate neurodiversity, and embrace a "double empathy" approach for genuine inclusivity.
Issue 16: From Outrage to Recognition: Educators Confront the Reality of Parental Trauma in Education | Simon da Roza Paid Members Public
Simon da Roza highlights the existence and impact of educational trauma on both children and parents and calls for recognition, support, and changes within educational institutions to create a more inclusive and compassionate environment.
