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
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.
Dyslexia only affects English speakers.
Bad parenting causes dyslexia.
Children get dyslexia because of insufficient care during their mother’s pregnancy.