Facts and Myths
People with dyslexia cannot have successful academic or professional careers.
Many people manage to overcome their symptoms with proper therapy and go on to live perfectly successful lives. To read stories about such people, visit our section 'success stories'.
Related Myths
Dyslexia is more common in boys than in girls.
Dyslexia is a sign of high/low intelligence.
Individuals with dyslexia are usually left-handed.
You can only be born with dyslexia; you either have it or you don’t.