In this powerful episode of Not Finished Yet, host Mark Kennedy speaks with Russell Van Brocklen — widely known as The Dyslexia Professor — about helping dyslexic children move from frustration, shame, and self-doubt toward confidence, learning, and long-term success.Russell explains why so many intelligent children struggle in traditional classrooms, why generic learning methods often fail dyslexic learners, and how structured literacy and multisensory learning can completely change a child’s future.This conversation explores the emotional impact of dyslexia on both children and parents, the damage caused by the “wait and see” approach, and why dyslexic learners are often “specialists, not generalists” with incredible creativity, passion, and potential.Whether you’re a parent, teacher, educator, or an adult who struggled with reading growing up, this episode offers practical advice, reassurance, and hope.Topics covered include:• Understanding dyslexia properly• Why confidence matters as much as academics• Structured literacy explained simply• Multisensory learning techniques• Helping children rebuild self-belief• The hidden strengths of dyslexic thinkers• Parenting strategies that genuinely help• Why dyslexic children are often highly creative problem-solversIf this episode resonates with you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with someone who may need to hear this conversation.#Dyslexia #Parenting #Education #LearningDisabilities #SpecialEducation #DyslexicThinking #ReadingStruggles #Confidence #SelfBelief #Neurodiversity #StructuredLiteracy #TeacherTips #ParentingPodcast #NotFinishedYetPodcast #MarkKennedy