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 cannot be diagnosed until a child starts learning to read at school.
Dyslexia only affects English speakers.
Dyslexia is a sign of high/low intelligence.
If you are an adult and suspect you may have dyslexia, it is too late to do anything about it.