Decoding the Evaluation: Understanding the Path to Dyslexia Identification by Dr Michelle S. Storie and Dr Sheila Clonan for Dystinct Magazine

Issue 32: Decoding the Evaluation: Understanding the Path to Dyslexia Identification | Dr Michelle S. Storie and Dr Sheila Clonan Members Public

Dr Michelle S. Storie and Dr Sheila Clonan explain how reading assessments can uncover difficulties masked by a child’s strengths, clarify the path to dyslexia identification, and help families and educators turn findings into targeted support.

Dr Sheila Clonan Dr Michelle S. Storie
Evidence Matters
On Being Yourself by Karina Kerr on Dystinct Magazine

Issue 32: On Being Yourself | Karina Kerr Members Public

Karina Kerr reflects on growing up with unrecognised learning difficulties and childhood trauma, finding her way into university and learning to challenge shame, ask for support and recognise the strengths that had been there all along.

Karina Kerr
Karina Kerr
First Person
Supporting Writing K-5: Grounded in Research, Applied Practically - by Lisa Klein from Keys To Literacy

Issue 32: Supporting Writing K-5: Grounded in Research, Applied Practically | Lisa Klein Members Public

Lisa Klein draws on her experience as an educator and parent to explore why writing can feel overwhelming and shares practical, research-informed strategies to help children organise their thoughts, build writing skills and express their ideas with confidence.

Lisa Klein
Lisa Klein
Evidence Matters

Issue 32: Illustration Callout for October 2026 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

Issue 31: July 2026 Dystinct Magazine Members Public

Dystinct Magazine's 31st issue: July 2026 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 31: The Dystinct Journey of Kingston Clarke Members Public

Kingston Clarke once believed he wasn't smart. He and his mum, Renee, share how the right support helped him rediscover his confidence and believe in himself.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Dystinct Journey

Issue 31: The Dystinct Journey of Jack Members Public

Jack has never run out of questions about the world. He and his mum reflect on the journey that gave him the literacy skills to start finding the answers for himself.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Dystinct Journey

Issue 31: The Dystinct Journey of Chloe Members Public

From the dance studio to the classroom, Chloe has learned that success isn't about learning the same way as everyone else. It's about believing you can get there.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Dystinct Journey