Dyslexia Myths and Facts

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Individuals with dyslexia most often have difficulty with phonemic awareness.

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Fact

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More boys than girls have dyslexia.

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Myth

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Slow reading speed can be an indicator of dyslexia.

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Fact

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Dyslexia may be genetic.

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Fact

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Dyslexia can be outgrown.

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Myth

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Dyslexia can be cured.

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Myth

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Dyslexia is primarily a visual problem.

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Myth

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Writing letters and words backwards are symptoms of dyslexia.

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Myth

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Environmental factors can cause difficulties that mimic dyslexia.

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Gifted individuals cannot be dyslexic.

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Myth