ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Russell's dyslexia became his greatest teacher. In this transformational interview, he shares how a mindset shift—combining neuroscience research with practical strategies—turned his learning difference into a breakthrough journey of self-discovery and resilience. Discover the mindset tools that helped him thrive in graduate school and how embracing neurodiversity awakened his authentic potential.
A new and innovative method for teaching your child how to overcome dyslexia and reach their full potential.
Russell combined the brain research in Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz with the three default writing strategies in Strategies for Struggling Writers by James Collins while in graduate school. As a result, his initial research program was funded by the New York State Senate and is owned by the SUNY Research Foundation. He found that motivated high school students with dyslexia increased their writing skills by 7 to 8 grade levels in one academic year. His approach is called The Writing Method.
Russell presented at The Everyone Reading Conference in Manhattan in 2006 and from 2014-2019. He also presented in November of 2018 at a conference run by The Learning Disability Association of NJ.
Russell Van Brocklen shares his inspiring journey overcoming dyslexia and his innovative approach to helping children and parents. Discover practical strategies to support dyslexic learners, the importance of early detection, and how technology like AI can transform education.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
01:38 Serving Mankind: Russell's Mission
03:40 Family Foundations and Early Life
05:50 Navigating Dyslexia: Personal Experiences
09:33 Law School and Overcoming Challenges
13:54 Patterns in Dyslexia: Insights from Research
19:53 Understanding Dyslexia and Learning Challenges
26:51 Effective Teaching Strategies for Dyslexic Students
31:35 Real-Life Success Stories of Overcoming Dyslexia
39:24 Guidance for Parents of Dyslexic Children
43:47 ThreadsOfEnlightenment_Outro_shortTail.mp4
Key frameworks
Word Analysis Followed by Articulation
Orton-Gillingham Multi-sensory Approach
Context-Problem-Solution Writing Technique
Sound bites
"Kids can read a book in months, not years."
"Dyslexic kids can do college-level work."
"Early detection is crucial for success."
I strongly encourage everyone to follow him, BUY his books, and be transformed by his insights.
Everyone has a story, and this is his story.
Below is a list of the sites that house his works.
https://dyslexiaclasses.com
https://twitter.com/dyslexiaclasses
https://www.facebook.com/dyslexiaclasses
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-van-brocklen-2007ab87
https://www.instagram.com/dyslexiaclassesus/
https://linktr.ee/dyslexiaclassesus
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_cqwfxn9FqFx1Idl0YbeHg
ResourcesYale Center for Dyslexia and Creative Learning -
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