Dystinct Magazine

Dystinct Magazine is the ultimate resource of inspiration and expertise for families and educators of children with learning difficulties. Dystinct Magazine seeks to find the extra ordinary that lies within the ordinary. Every child with learning difficulties is blessed to be distinctively different. We have set out to identify and nurture these differences to instil a strong sense of achievement in children who are often forgotten about. We also bring to you relevant Up-to-date evodemce based advise from leading experts in the industry to help you navigate the path to success. We have exclusive interviews and content within the magazine, giving you fantastic insights into the world of learning difficulties - dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and dyspraxia. At Dystinct, we care about our children and want to help them find their wings and fly. This is a platform for children with learning difficulties to have their stories told and voices heard.

EDITOR’S NOTE • Literacy Is a Civil Right

Dystinct Magazine

A NEURODIVERSE JOURNEY TO THE BRAIN

MARIN’S PRINCIPLE PAVING THE WAY FOR LITERACY AND JUSTICE IN MANITOBA • Twila Richards never set out to become an advocate. Like any parent, she just wanted to give her children, Marin and her twin sibling, the support they needed to thrive, but as a neurodivergent mother and teacher raising neurodivergent children, she found herself in a fight she couldn't walk away from. Navigating a system that repeatedly failed to see or support their needs was an uphill battle that shaped her family’s journey for years.

MARIN’S PRINCIPLE: A PATH TOWARD LITERACY AND INCLUSION

THE CORE VALUES OF MARIN’S PRINCIPLE • Marin’s Principle outlines actionable steps to create pathways for neurodivergent Manitobans who have been excluded from opportunities for functional literacy. It calls for:

MARIN’S PRINCIPLE: FROM DRAFT TO ACTION

Callout for young illustrators/artists with learning

STORY CHATS • Unpacking Children’s Stories

The Gift of Thinking Differently • I want to tell you a story—not the "once upon a time" kind, but the real, messy, sometimes embarrassing kind.

WHAT IS RAPID NAMING and How Does It Affect Your Child’s Reading?

GUIDED by data • Navigating Your Child’s Reading Journey with Screening Results

COACH APPROACH PARENT TRAINING ASRECOMMENDED TREARMENT

DYSTINCT JOURNEY Lessons in Advocacy: Jay’s Story

Q & A

ACCIDENTAL ADVOCATES Literacy Moms NC

App Store Reviews of the DYSTINCT MAGAZINE