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September 8, 2025 36 mins

Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we dive into the realm of educational challenges and AI solutions with our distinguished guest, Russel van Brocklen, a renowned expert in dyslexia intervention.

Russel provides a comprehensive approach to overcoming dyslexia and similar learning challenges, emphasizing the importance of focusing on a child's strengths and interests. He discusses the role of AI as a tool to enhance writing skills by organizing thoughts into coherent ideas, yet stresses that foundational learning should precede the introduction of AI. Through innovative methods, Russel shares how targeting areas like word analysis and articulation can significantly improve reading and writing proficiency.

Notable Quotes:

  • "Focus on the child's specialty... by using writing as a measurable output, we force the brain to organize itself." - [Russel van Brocklen]
  • "It's only when dyslexics reach graduate school that they truly excel. We own the place." - [Russel van Brocklen]
  • "AI is only good enough to get you a first draft very quickly." - [Russel van Brocklen]

Russel reveals the power of starting with specific interests to engage children in learning, using technological tools strategically, and the importance of teaching from the specific to the general. He shares his experiences and the transformational impact of these methods on students, providing hope for parents and educators facing similar challenges.

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Russel offers personalized consultations and resources to help parents and educators develop effective strategies for addressing dyslexia and related challenges in students.

If you're keen on understanding how AI can be skillfully integrated into educational strategies and want insights from an expert in dyslexia intervention, this episode is an enlightening listen!

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