Facts and Myths
Dyslexia cannot be diagnosed until a child starts learning to read at school.
You may want to get a diagnosis for dyslexia if you notice your child’s speech is delayed or has trouble rhyming words.
Related Myths
People with dyslexia see and write their letters backward and experience mirror vision.
Dyslexia only affects English speakers.
Dyslexia is more common in boys than in girls.
If you are an adult and suspect you may have dyslexia, it is too late to do anything about it.