Facts and Myths
Children with dyslexia are lazy and simply need to try harder to read.
A child with dyslexia uses different parts of their brain to read than the rest of us. Without specialized teaching, it does not matter how hard the child continues to try, they may not make enough progress. Pushing them without the proper support may seriously harm their self-esteem and confidence and put them off of reading altogether.
Related Myths
Dyslexia cannot be diagnosed until a child starts learning to read at school.
Children with dyslexia are lazy and simply need to try harder to read.
Dyslexia is more common in boys than in girls.
People with dyslexia cannot have successful academic or professional careers.