Facts and Myths
Dyslexia only affects English speakers.
Dyslexia affects all genders, races, and socio-economic classes. Though some languages may be more “dyslexia friendly” than others, English is not the only language in which we find dyslexia.
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.
If you are an adult and suspect you may have dyslexia, it is too late to do anything about it.