On The Soul Mirror with Saima, dyslexia specialist Russell Van Brocklen breaks down “soul-first literacy”—a practical way to move learners from fear and shame to self-trust. We get a clear, at-home writing method (speak-write-hear-repair), how to leverage a child’s deep interests to accelerate progress, and why going specific → general helps dyslexic brains organize ideas. This is not theory heavy; it’s step-by-step guidance parents and teachers can use tonight to build confidence, vocabulary, and real results.
About the guest:Russell Van Brocklen is a dyslexia educator and program creator who helps families raise reading and writing levels with simple, neuroscience-informed routines that restore confidence and motivation.
Key takeaways:-
Start with soul-first: address fear and shame first; confidence fuels consistent practice and progress.
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Write to read: if a child can write a word correctly, they can usually read it—teach writing as the lead domino.
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Use the speak-write-hear-repair loop: child says the sentence aloud, types it, reads it back, and fixes what “sounds wrong.”
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Target micro-skills: practice forms like “like/likes,” then expand to reasons with “because,” building word analysis → articulation.
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Deliberate correction builds accuracy: retype short lines when major errors appear; repetition sharpens attention and memory.
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Leverage deep interests (“specialty”): pick topics the child loves; motivation and focus rise, especially for ADHD profiles.
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Go specific → general: ask concrete, answerable questions first; let answers ladder up to themes and summaries.
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Audiobook + print pairing: combine listening with reading in the child’s specialty to grow vocabulary and comprehension fast.
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Short, regular sessions win: 3×10–20 minutes beats marathon drills; consistency reduces anxiety and builds self-trust.
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Social re-entry is possible: once skills hit grade level, children typically transition well to standard classrooms.
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Website: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/
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