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
People with dyslexia see and write their letters backward and experience mirror vision.
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.
Bad parenting causes dyslexia.
If you are an adult and suspect you may have dyslexia, it is too late to do anything about it.