Facts and Myths
Individuals with dyslexia are usually left-handed.
This is not true, even though people with dyslexia have a cross-laterality issue (i.e. strongly prefer to function with one side of the body over the other, leaving the less dominant side of the body underdeveloped).
Related Myths
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.
Bad parenting causes dyslexia.
People with dyslexia cannot have successful academic or professional careers.