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Summary
In this episode, Christian Brim interviews Russell Van Brocklen, who shares his personal journey with dyslexia and his mission to help others overcome similar challenges. Russell discusses the scientific understanding of dyslexia, effective teaching strategies, and the importance of focusing on students' special interests. He emphasizes the role of writing as a tool for organization and expression, particularly for dyslexic learners. The conversation also explores the connection between dyslexia and entrepreneurship, highlighting the unique strengths that dyslexics can bring to various fields. Russell shares success stories of students who have thrived using his methods and offers insights into the future of dyslexia Education.
Takeaways
- Russell's journey with dyslexia led him to seek solutions for others.
- Dyslexia is often misunderstood; it's a symptom, not the cause.
- Effective teaching strategies focus on students' strengths and interests.
- Writing can be a powerful tool for dyslexic learners.
- Dyslectics often excel in specialized areas, particularly in entrepreneurship.
- Motivation is key; students perform better when engaged in their interests.
- The importance of structured language approaches in teaching dyslexia.
- Success stories demonstrate the effectiveness of tailored educational methods.
- Dyslexia presents unique challenges but also unique strengths.
- Russell's methods can help dyslexics achieve academic success and beyond.
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I started my first real business at the age of 26 with two children under the age of two and a very anxious wife. My passion is helping small business owners succeed. It is driven by my childhood experience of an extended family business that went bankrupt.
I have worked with hundreds of small businesses from start up to exit, in industries from manufacturing to software. My assistance has been primarily around taxes and finance, but I’ve also done extensive work with businesses on strategy and execution.
I attended the University of Oklahoma and am licensed as a Certified Public Accountant. Additionally, I have the Certified Management Accountant certification and am accredited in Business Valuation with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. I have been married for 30 years and have 3 adult children. I have worked as a commercial banker in a previous life, but please don’t hold that against me.
