Facts and Myths
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.
Dyslexia is a life-long condition and has no cure. Although the proper therapies can make a dramatic difference in their reading abilities, dyslexia never actually goes away. It is simply managed and controlled.
Related Myths
Dyslexia cannot be diagnosed until a child starts learning to read at school.
Dyslexia is more common in boys than in girls.
Dyslexia is a sign of high/low intelligence.
You can only be born with dyslexia; you either have it or you don’t.