Facts and Myths
Bad parenting causes dyslexia.
Dyslexia has nothing to do with parenting. It is caused by a mix of genetic and biological factors.
Related Myths
Being exposed to reading material more often will improve symptoms.
Individuals with dyslexia are usually left-handed.
Children get dyslexia because of insufficient care during their mother’s pregnancy.
People with dyslexia cannot have successful academic or professional careers.