Facts and Myths
Bad parenting causes dyslexia.
Dyslexia has nothing to do with parenting. It is caused by a mix of genetic and biological factors.
Related Myths
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.
Dyslexia only affects English speakers.
Individuals with dyslexia are usually left-handed.
You can only be born with dyslexia; you either have it or you don’t.