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Russell Van Brocklen - Why Dyslexia Isn’t a Deficit, and Why Schools Still Treat It Like One

from Handson Coaching: Inspiring Conversations

Why Multisensory Learning Works, and Why Schools Are Still Slow to Use ItReading struggles are often met with polite reassurance and a familiar line. Wait and see. The problem is that waiting rarely helps, and families lose time that matters.Russell Van Brocklen, known as the Dyslexia Professor, brings a practical view on what actually helps struggling readers. He translates structured literacy into simple actions parents can use tonight. We explore why multisensory learning consistently outperforms traditional worksheets, what the brain needs to make reading click, and why schools remain slow to adopt methods that are already proven.If you care about supporting young learners, improving learning environments, or understanding the real science behind reading progress, this conversation is worth joining.#InspiringConversations #Learning #Dyslexia #Education #Listening #HappinessAtWork #TeamCulture #PodMatch

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