Transforming Dyslexia Struggles into Academic Success with Russell Van Brocklen

In this episode of the JDS Podcast, host Mazi Josh sits down with Russell Van Brocklen, widely known as the Dyslexia Professor, an expert dedicated to helping students transform daily reading frustration into confident academic success.Dyslexia affects an estimated 15–20% of learners worldwide, yet many families are still told to “wait and see” when their child struggles with reading. Russell challenges that approach by helping parents and educators understand how dyslexic learners process language and what strategies actually work.Through structured literacy methods and multisensory learning techniques, Russell translates complex research into simple, practical actions that families can implement immediately to support struggling readers.In this conversation, he explains why traditional reading approaches often fail dyslexic students, how multisensory routines dramatically improve learning outcomes, and what parents can start doing today to help their children gain confidence and academic success.If you are a parent, educator, or someone passionate about helping students thrive despite learning challenges, this episode will provide powerful insights and practical solutions.