Facts and Myths
You can only be born with dyslexia; you either have it or you don’t.
This is usually true, however there are some rare cases when a person may acquire dyslexia i.e. “acquired/traumatic dyslexia”. This happens when a person presents with dyslexia after a severe brain injury or illness.
Related Myths
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.