August 24, 2025
What if the way we go about teaching dyslexic children is wrong? Interview with Russell Van Brocklen
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Send us a text What do you know about dyslexia? Other than "it means someone has trouble reading", I mean. In one of the most eye-opening interviews I have done on this podcast, and we're on episode 329 or something!, I have the pleasure of talking to Russell Van Brocklen, the Dyslexia Professor. Russell has studied dyslexia for decades ( his initial research program was funded by the New York State Senate) and is able to tell you more about dyslexia than you can shake a stick at. We talk about many, many things dyslexia related. Why it gets diagnosed quite late on. How you can spot signs of it earlier in your child's life (even though later is NOT the end of the world). Why the old way of dealing with dyslexic kids is nowhere near the goldstandard anymore and what should change. How using the right approach, and the correct teaching method, can not only increase your child's confidence but also bring their reading and writing up to the levels that you want it to be. It is truly an amazing conversation and Russell explains the goldstandard system for dealing with dyslexia very clearly. If you know anyone who is dyslexic, or has dyslexic kids, this is a must listen! You can download the FREE ebook Russell spoke about here . And you can find his website here Dyslexia Classes is also on Facebook Reminder; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles. So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering. Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there! And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest. If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help. Playing us out this week; "Faking all the moves" by Tiger Gang