Issue 14: Shared Book Reading: An Activity for Children of All Ages | Dr Tessa Weadman Members Public

Dr Tessa Weadman highlights the benefits of shared book reading for children's oral language and early literacy development and provides strategies for parents to engage in interactive reading with their children.

Dr Tessa Weadman
Dr Tessa Weadman
Evidence Matters

Issue 14: The Dystinct Journey of Mila Smith, Author of This is Mila Members Public

Story of Mila Smith, an eleven-year-old author from Trinidad and Tobago. Despite facing challenges with reading and writing, Mila wrote and self-published her book "This is Mila" at the age of eight, which celebrates her strengths and unique qualities.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Dystinct Journey

Issue 14: Why is Emotional Literacy the Key to Success for All Learners? Dr Sarah Moseley Members Public

Dr Sarah Moseley emphasises the importance of developing emotional literacy in children, particularly those who struggle, to help them find internal motivation and overcome adversity on their path to success.

Dr Sarah Moseley
Dr Sarah Moseley
Evidence Matters

Issue 14: Whole Class Teaching Lifts All Learners | Dr Nathaniel Swain Members Public

Dr Nathaniel Swain reflects on how and why his preferred method of supporting struggling learners in classrooms has shifted from individual learning intervention and differentiated groups to robust whole class instruction.

Dr Nathaniel Swain
Dr Nathaniel Swain
Evidence Matters

Issue 14: Children Should Be Tested in Year One for Learning Disabilities (an essay by Nate Haste | 14 Year Old | Dyslexia) Members Public

An essay written by 14-year-old Nate Haste to emphasise the importance of testing children for learning disabilities in year one to provide them with appropriate support and strategies early on to prevent long-term negative effects.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Dystinct Journey

ChatGPT for students with Dyslexia? Expert Opinion: Examining the use of ChatGPT as an Assistive Technology Tool for Students with Learning Disabilities Members Public

Experts in the field of Learning Disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia) share their opinions on the use of ChatGPT as an assistive technology tool for students with learning disabilities.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Expert Opinion

Issue 14: Illustration Callout for March 2023 issue of Dystinct Magazine Members Public

Dystinct Magazine provides opportunities to children with learning difficulties to publish their illustration in the Dystinct Magazine. Below is the list of callouts for children's illustrations to be featured in the upcoming March 2023 issue of the Dystinct Magazine. Instructions to submit the illustrations are at the bottom.

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Illustration Opportunities

Issue 13: January 2023 Dystinct Magazine Members Public

Dystinct magazine's 13th issue: January 2023 is available to download on Apple and Android devices. The issue covers inspirational stories from children and adults with learning difficulties (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dysgraphia and dyspraxia).

Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz