Issue 31: Grade Retention and Reading Difficulties | David P. Hurford & Alex C. Fender Paid Members Public
Dr David P. Hurford and Alex C. Fender examine the evidence behind grade retention, explaining why it often does more harm than good. They argue that early identification, Structured Literacy and timely intervention offer a far more effective path to reading success.
Issue 30: April 2026 Dystinct Magazine Paid Members Public
Dystinct Magazine's 30th issue: April 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.
Issue 30: The Dystinct Journey of Dan Savage Paid Members Public
Dan Savage shares how growing up with dyslexia and ADHD left him feeling overlooked and limited, but through sport, support, and self-belief, he is now retraining as an Occupational Therapist, determined to use his journey to help others see their potential.
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.
