Facts and Myths
Dyslexia only affects English speakers.
Dyslexia affects all genders, races, and socio-economic classes. Though some languages may be more “dyslexia friendly” than others, English is not the only language in which we find dyslexia.
Related Myths
Children with dyslexia are lazy and simply need to try harder to read.
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.