Zahra Nawaz

Founder of Dystinct

Issue 28: October 2025 Dystinct Magazine Members Public

Dystinct Magazine's 28th issue: October 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.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz

Issue 28: The Dystinct Journey of Bartek Pilarski Members Public

Fresh from winning third place in the Stampede Junior Reporter Contest, nine-year-old Bartek Pilarski reflects with wisdom beyond his years on dyslexia and self-belief, while his mum, Christina Pilarski, offers an honest look at the parenting journey behind his confidence.

Zahra Nawaz Bartek Pilarski
Dystinct Journey

Issue 28: The Interaction of Racism and Anxiety in Children | Dr Samantha Sweeney Members Public

Dr Samantha Sweeney explores how racism and racial discrimination interact with childhood anxiety, showing how experiences of exclusion, microaggressions, and systemic bias can intensify anxiety symptoms, while offering families practical strategies to support children.

Zahra Nawaz Dr Samantah Sweeney
Evidence Matters

Issue 28: Illustration Callout for October 2025 Dystinct Magazine Members Public

Opportunity for children to get their illustrations published in the Dystinct Magazine. In every magazine issue, articles written by specialists are accompanied by illustrations created by children. Submit your child's illustrations for a chance to be featured in the Dystinct Magazine.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Illustration Opportunities

Announcement - Dystinct Magazine is now available on EBSCOhost Members Public

Dystinct Magazine is now available on EBSCOhost, beginning with the July 2025 issue. As one of the world’s leading platforms for academic and professional research, EBSCOhost places Dystinct Magazine alongside high-quality research and professional content.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Announcements

Issue 27: July 2025 Dystinct Magazine 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.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz

Issue 27: Dyslexia Miss-Understood | London Shockley 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.

Zahra Nawaz London Shockley Stephanie Shockley
Dystinct Journey

Issue 27: Illustration Callout for July 2025 Dystinct Magazine Members Public

Opportunity for children to get their illustrations published in the Dystinct Magazine. In every magazine issue, articles written by specialists are accompanied by illustrations created by children. Submit your child's illustrations for a chance to be featured in the Dystinct Magazine.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Illustration Opportunities