Dyslexia Facts vs. Myths

Reading and writing letters backwards is the main sign of dyslexia.

• Fact

• Myth

Signs of Dyslexia may start to appear at what grade level?

• Pre-K

• 1st Grade

• 3rd Grade

• 5th Grade

Teachers may incorrectly label Dyslexic students as...

• Not trying hard enough

• Being Lazy

• Not smart

• All Listed

Dyslexia goes away once kids learn to read.

• Myth

• Fact

Dyslexia may happen because of a

• Vision issue

• Hearing concern

• Neurobiological issue

• Lack of reading at home

Dyslexic students reading can be helped with...

• Colored overlays

• Memorizing word shapes and looking at the pictures

• Multi-sensory strategies and techniques

• Predicable texts

Simplified written directions, highlighting essential information, audio recording devices and assistive technology are good accommodations.

• Fact

• Myth

Dyslexia is rare.

• Fact

• Myth

Dyslexic students need to master early skills before moving on in the reading continuum.

• Myth

• Fact