# 189. What Dyslexia Research Can Unlock for YOUR Autistic Learner

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Podcast: [Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/non-linear-learning-rethinking-education-for-neurodivergent-learners-717057)
Published: 2025-09-01T06:57:00+00:00
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## Resource

When we think of dyslexia, most people imagine a reading problem. But the real story is far more complex and non linear - and the lessons from dyslexia research can open new doors for autistic learners (yay!). In this episode, I talk with Russell Van Brocklen , founder of Dyslexia Classes and known as The Dyslexia Professor . Russell shares why dyslexia is less about reading and more about how the brain organizes ideas - and how strategies that work for dyslexic learners may also translate to autistic students who think and learn in unique ways. We explore: Why dyslexia is not just a reading issue but a brain organization issue. How focusing on a child's special interest unlocks motivation and comprehension. Why writing (typing) before reading is the breakthrough many students need. The crossover between dyslexic and autistic learners as specialists, not generalists . And of course, what you can do RIGHT NOW! Listen, I know your autistic child may struggle outside their super special interests - and you may be struggling with how to help them move laterally to a different topic. THIS conversation will give you some ideas to think about. Here's the freebie Russell mentioned in the podcast: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/nonlinearlearning/ You are a non linear parent, and you deserve a non linear path! Next Step: Get on the waitlist for my course, Non Linear Education , where I teach parents how to build advanced, age-appropriate learning for their kids with disabilities. And if you found this episode helpful, please leave a review . Your words may be exactly what another parent needs to discover this podcast and know they're not alone.

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