Facts and Myths
Individuals with dyslexia are usually left-handed.
This is not true, even though people with dyslexia have a cross-laterality issue (i.e. strongly prefer to function with one side of the body over the other, leaving the less dominant side of the body underdeveloped).
Related Myths
Dyslexia cannot be diagnosed until a child starts learning to read at school.
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.
Children get dyslexia because of insufficient care during their mother’s pregnancy.
People with dyslexia cannot have successful academic or professional careers.