Facts and Myths
People with dyslexia cannot have successful academic or professional careers.
Many people manage to overcome their symptoms with proper therapy and go on to live perfectly successful lives. To read stories about such people, visit our section 'success stories'.
Related Myths
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.
Individuals with dyslexia are usually left-handed.
People with dyslexia cannot have successful academic or professional careers.
If you are an adult and suspect you may have dyslexia, it is too late to do anything about it.