In this episode of Your Message Received, host John Duffin sits down with Russell Van Brocklen, known as the "Dyslexia Professor," to discuss his revolutionary methods for helping individuals with dyslexia improve their reading and writing skills.
Russell shares his personal journey of overcoming dyslexia, his experiences in law school, and his groundbreaking research, which was funded by the New York State Education Department. By the way, if you're a football historian or a Philadelphia Eagles fan (Go Birds), you may recognize Russell's last name-there is a connection.
Parents will find valuable insights on identifying early signs of dyslexia and effective techniques to support their children's literacy. Tune in to hear how Russell's strategies have transformed the lives of many dyslexic students, making advanced reading and writing skills achievable.
I've always viewed dyslexia as a puzzle (here's a heads-up that I am not very good at solving puzzles.) I especially loved learning some of Russell's systems, which take the mystery out of it. I am excited to get to share this episode.
To learn more about Russell Van Brocklen, check out the links below.
https://dyslexiaclasses.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-van-brocklen-2007ab87/
00:00 Introduction to the Guest's Background
00:54 Welcome to Your Message Received Podcast
01:58 Meet Russell Van Brocklen: The Dyslexia Professor
03:21 Overcoming Discrimination and Academic Challenges
06:18 Law School: A Turning Point
07:51 Developing Dyslexia Solutions
09:23 Success Stories and Results
15:45 Understanding Dyslexia and Effective Teaching Methods
30:17 Understanding Dyslexia and Grammar
30:53 The Cost of Specialized Education
31:34 Simplifying Complex Learning Methods
33:30 Addressing Spelling and Grammar Mistakes
35:48 Emotional and Social Dynamics of Dyslexia
37:51 Bullying and Legal Measures
44:04 Success Stories and Parental Involvement
51:56 Identifying Early Signs of Dyslexia
55:58 Resources and Final Thoughts