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
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.
Dyslexia is a sign of high/low intelligence.
You can only be born with dyslexia; you either have it or you don’t.