Issue 30: My Past Empowered my Future | Alexie Better Paid Members Public
Alexie Better shares how her experience with undiagnosed dyslexia shaped her journey from struggling learner to founder of Better Multisensory Learning, a centre providing tailored, multisensory support that helps neurodiverse students build confidence, resilience, and academic success.
Issue 30: Evidence-Based Screening is the Future for Effective Early Intervention | Georgie Cooney Paid Members Public
Georgie Cooney examines the UK’s new SEND White Paper, reflecting on her experience as a SENCO to highlight how early, evidence-based screening and practical support systems could transform identification, intervention, and outcomes for children with additional needs.
Issue 30: I Don’t Have a Maths GCSE | Mia Borthwick Paid Members Public
Mia Borthwick shares her journey growing up with dyscalculia, highlighting the challenges, misunderstandings, and stigma she faced, and how discovering her strengths in the performing arts helped her build confidence, find her voice, and transform her experiences into creative advocacy.
Issue 30: The Bridge Across the Cliff: Turning Neurodivergent "Symptoms" into Career Superpowers | Adam Kleckner Paid Members Public
Adam Kleckner, a workforce strategist, explores how neurodivergent traits often labelled as deficits in school can become powerful career advantages when reframed through a strength-based “talent scout” mindset.
Issue 30: The Dystinct Journey of Aden Hynes Paid Members Public
Aden Hynes shares that being written off at school did not define his future; instead, it pushed him to find his strengths in creativity, leading him to build a successful sculpture business.
Issue 30: Behavioral and Interpersonal Techniques for Improving Children’s and Teens’ Behavior and Well-Being | Steve Hoersting Paid Members Public
Steve Hoersting outlines how combining behavioural and interpersonal strategies supports children’s and teens’ development, emphasising the role of positive reinforcement, executive function support, and strong relationships in improving behaviour and emotional well-being.
Issue 30: Wired Differently: The Dyslexic Scientist. Reflections on Support, Learning, and Leadership | Dr Douglas B. Sims Paid Members Public
Dr Douglas B. Sims shares his story of growing up with dyslexia and how he went on to achieve success, proving that thinking differently can become your greatest strength.
Issue 30: Why It’s Not Just About Legibility: The Hidden Costs of Handwriting Difficulties in Secondary School | Kelli Fetter Paid Members Public
Kelli Fetter explains how handwriting difficulties in secondary school are not just about legibility but create a hidden cognitive bottleneck that impacts learning, highlighting the need for a balanced approach combining skill-building and targeted accommodations to support student success.
