> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://on.dystinct.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Issue 15: May 2023 Dystinct Magazine - URL: https://on.dystinct.org/issue-15-may-2023/ - Published: 2023-05-14T13:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2023-05-15T09:59:09.000Z - Description: Dystinct Magazine's 15th issue: May 2023 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. - Author: Zahra Nawaz - Tags: #issue 00015, # Magazine Issues, #table-of-content ## How To Access Dystinct Magazine ## How To Access Dystinct Magazine **On the Website** 👉 Read further below to access all the content of the magazine on the website layout. 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This issue features Bayley's inspiring journey from struggling with dyspraxia and dysgraphia to becoming a weightlifting champion and now a personal trainer who motivates people to achieve their dreams. ## Topics Covered ## Topics Covered The May 2023 issue of Dystinct Magazine brings to you: [Issue 15: Dyslexia: Creating a Safety Net at School | Dr Kelli Sandman-HurleyDr Kelli Sandman-Hurley discusses how students with dyslexia can feel socially and emotionally unsafe at school due to their struggles with reading and writing and suggests adjustments that could make a massive difference in helping students with dyslexia feel safe at school.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTDr Kelli Sandman-Hurley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Dyslexia-Creating-a-Safety-Net-at-School--Dr-Kelli-Sandman-Hurley-DYSTINCT-1.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/dyslexia-creating-safety-net-at-school-kelli-sandman-hurley/) Dr Kelli Sandman-Hurley (Dyslexia Advocate, Author and Co-founder of the Dyslexia Training Institute) [Issue 15: Nature is awesome | Shane Feinstein8-year-old Shane Feinstein’s reflections on his love for trees and how they inspire and help him at school.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTZahra Nawaz![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Nature-is-awesome-Shane-Feinstein-DYSTINCT.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/nature-is-awesome-shane-feinstein/) [Issue 15: Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Families: Where Do We Start? Dr Joanne RiordanDr Joanne Riordan highlights the importance of creating enabling environments that reduce barriers for neurodivergent children and discusses five questions that parents and caregivers can ask themselves to make changes towards becoming neurodiversity-affirming families.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTDr Joanne Riordan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Creating-Neurodiversity-Affirming-Families-Where-do-we-start-Dr-Joanne-Riordan-DYSTINCT.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/creating-neurodiversity-affirming-families-where-do-we-start-joanne-riordan/) Dr Joanne Riordan (Educational Psychologist (Neurodiversity Specialist) and Director of Dr Joanne Ltd) [Issue 15: Is it Dysgraphia, or Is it Missed Learning? | Kelli FetterKelli Fetter discusses how a handwriting assessment can reveal why a child struggles with handwriting and how the insights gained can then be used to guide effective intervention.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTKelli Fetter![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Is-it-Dysgraphia--or-Is-it-Missed-Learning-Kelli-Fetter-DYSTINCT.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/is-it-dysgraphia-or-is-it-missed-learning-kelli-fetter/) Kelli Fetter (Occupational Therapist, Certified Handwriting Specialist & Founder of Handwriting Solutions, LLC) [Issue 15: Dystinct Report – Flynn Eldridge’s Interview with Dr Dan PetersTen-year-old journalist Flynn Eldridge has a chat with Dr Dan Peters, a psychologist, author, and parenting expert, about his work and life.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTFlynn Eldridge![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Dystinct-Report-Interview-with-Dr-Dan-Peters-Flynn-Eldridge-Dystinct.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/dystinct-report-interview-dan-peters-flynn-eldridge/) Flynn Eldridge (Journalist at Dystinct.org) [Issue 15: When Good Enough is Good Enough: Dyslexia, Intervention, and the Whole Child | Melia Keeton-DigbyReflecting on her personal experience of confusion and overwhelm at the beginning of her dyslexia journey with her daughter, Melia Keeton-Digby proposes considering the whole child and seeking balance when making decisions about the remediation finish line.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTMelia Keeton-Digby![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/When-Good-Enough-is-Good-Enough-Dyslexia--Intervention--and-the-Whole-Child-Melia-Keeton-Digby-DYSTINCT.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/when-good-enough-is-good-enough-dyslexia-intervention-and-the-whole-child-melia-keeton-digby/) 1\. Melia Keeton-Digby (Author & Speech Language Pathologist) [Issue 15: Dystinct Journey of Bayley GarnhamBayley Garnham’s inspiring journey from struggling with dyspraxia and dysgraphia to becoming a weightlifting champion and now a personal trainer who motivates people to achieve their dreams.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTZahra Nawaz![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Dystinct-Journey-of-Bayley-Garnham.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/dystinct-journey-bayley-garnham/) Bayley Garnham (Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer) [Issue 15: Writing Sensational Sentences | Nancy FetzerNancy Fetzer utilizes her visual step-by-step “Writing a Sentence” chart to demonstrate how to explicitly teach students to write sensational narrative sentences.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTNancy Fetzer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Writing-Sensational-Sentences-Nancy-Fetzer-DYSTINCT-1.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/writing-sensational-sentences-nancy-fetzer/) Nancy Fetzer (Curriculum Expert and Staff Development Trainer) [Issue 15: Achieving Educational Excellence Through The Science Of Reading | Greg ClementGreg Clement stresses the importance of educators being knowledgeable about current best practices for teaching students with dyslexia, and he advises parents on how to choose a school that is best suited to meet the specific needs of their dyslexic children.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTGreg Clement![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Achieving-Educational-Excellence-Through-The-Science-Of-Reading-Greg-Clement-DYSTINCT.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/achieving-educational-excellence-through-the-science-of-reading-greg-clement/) Greg Clement (Author, Reading Science in Schools Advocate & Educational Consultant) [Issue 15: Setting Up Success: How To Build Language And Literacy Skills | Wendy SavarisWendy Savaris outlines the crucial elements required for successful reading and writing instruction and offers practical advice for educators to support learners in developing their language and literacy skills.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTWendy Savaris![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Setting-Up-Success-How-to-build-language-and-literacy-skills-Wendy-Savaris-DYSTINCT.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/setting-up-success-how-to-build-language-and-literacy-skills-wendy-savaris/) Wendy Savaris (Structured Literacy / MSL Specialist Educator) [Issue 15: Take Charge of Your Child’s Education: A Guide to Personalized Learning | by Mary ResenbeckMary Resenbeck shares her personal experiences of dealing with dyslexia and ADHD in her family and emphasizes the need to reconsider traditional teaching methods to unlock the potential of these students by exploring alternative learning approaches.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/02/Badges--1-.png)DYSTINCTMary Resenbeck![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Take-Charge-of-Your-Child-s-Education-A-Guide-to-Personalized-Learning-Mary-Resenbeck-DYSTINCT.jpg)](https://on.dystinct.org/take-charge-of-your-childs-education-a-guide-to-personalized-learning-mary-resenbeck/) Mary Resenbeck (Educational Consultant, Author, IEP Parent Coach & Advocate) ## Editor's Note ## Editor's Note For every issue, I pick my favourite quote to reflect on in my note to all our readers. In this issue, I found a few wonderful quotes that would make excellent talking points, but instead, I choose to share with you the response of 8-year-old Shane Feinstein when I asked him a seemingly simple question, ''What do you think your life will be like in the future?'' His response was as stunning as it was innocent. In the midst of all our adult concerns about career paths and worldly success for our children, Shane simply replied, "Fun." We constantly strive to mould our children to fit society's expectations while telling ourselves that we do all that we do to give them a future full of happiness and joy. Let us all take a moment to reflect on Shane’s words and remember that life is not just about success and achievements but also about the simple pleasures that make it worth living. I hope you enjoy reading this issue and all the specialist content covered. Please get in touch with me if you have any feedback, ideas, or stories to share to change the narrative surrounding learning disabilities. Thanks Zahra Nawaz Shafeeq ## Extracts from the Magazine ## Extracts from the Magazine ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/1-23.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/2-23.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/3-23.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/4-37.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/5-36.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/6-34.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/7-20.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/8-19.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/9-14.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/10-10.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/11-7.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Page-12.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/13-5.jpg) ## Featured Illustrations ## Featured Illustrations ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-1.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-2.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-3.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-4.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-5.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-6.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-7.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-8.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-9.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-10.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/2e/a5/2ea50a0c-f4a8-4de6-9555-dcc016acb40e/content/images/2023/05/Issue-15-May-2023-Illustration-on-Dystinct-11.jpg)