Facts and Myths
Children with dyslexia are lazy and simply need to try harder to read.
A child with dyslexia uses different parts of their brain to read than the rest of us. Without specialized teaching, it does not matter how hard the child continues to try, they may not make enough progress. Pushing them without the proper support may seriously harm their self-esteem and confidence and put them off of reading altogether.
Related Myths
Dyslexia is a sign of high/low intelligence.
Individuals with dyslexia are usually left-handed.
Bad parenting causes dyslexia.
If you are an adult and suspect you may have dyslexia, it is too late to do anything about it.