The Dyslexia Researcher Asking If Writing Could Unlock Reading

Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed · Oct 27, 2026 · 50m

5 key takeaways

Russell describes how accommodations during a state government internship—and later experiences in law school—shaped his path into dyslexia research.

He argues that identifying reading difficulties early can help families and schools respond sooner.

His “write first, read next” approach starts with a student’s interests and builds from words to sentences.

He demonstrates how reading a sentence aloud and revising it can help students notice grammar and spelling.

For older students, he outlines a structured writing process using specific questions, evidence, and a “warrant” to…