Send us Fan MailIn this episode of ABC's of Parenting Adult Children, host James Moffitt speaks with Russell VanBrocklin, an expert in helping parents navigate the challenges of raising dyslexic children. Russell shares his personal journey with dyslexia and how it shaped his approach to education. He discusses the importance of focusing on a child's specialty, the craft of research, and innovative strategies to foster confidence and engagement in dyslexic learners. The conversation emphasizes the need for a tailored approach to education that prioritizes individual strengths and interests, ultimately leading to success in both academic and professional settings.TakeawaysRussell's personal experience with dyslexia informs his approach to education.Dyslexic students often excel when focusing on their areas of interest.The craft of research is crucial for academic success.Engagement in a child's specialty can lead to significant improvements in learning.Structured literacy methods may not be as effective as tailored approaches.Parents can play a vital role in their child's educational journey.Dyslexic students need to be taught from specific to general concepts.Confidence in dyslexic children can be fostered through targeted strategies.The importance of passion in learning cannot be overstated.Older dyslexic students often learn faster than younger ones. Sound bites"It's all very simple for me to teach your wife.""You can do this. This is not that complicated.""You have to teach them from the specific to the general."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Parenting Adult Children02:46 Russell's Journey with Dyslexia05:40 The Impact of Education on Dyslexic Students08:25 Understanding Dyslexia and Its Challenges10:51 Crafting Research Skills for Success13:20 Engaging Dyslexic Students in LearningRichard Jones. I am an RN with over 34 years of Nursing Experience, much of that experience working with young adults in the corrections system. Support the showSocial Media Links https://www.youtube.com/@abcparentingadultchildrenhttps://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerheadABC's of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildrenFeel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.