Dyslexia FAQ

How Common is Dyslexia

• Dyslexia affects 20% of the population.

• Dyslexia represents 80–90 percent of all those with learning disabilities.

• Dyslexia affects 40% of the population.

• Boys more commonly have Dyslexia than girls.

Gifted people can be Dyslexic.

• True

• False

People with Dyslexia can learn to read.

• Yes

• No

• It is more complex than a yes or no

Dyslexia can be cured.

• Yes

• No

Children with Dyslexia often reverse letters and/or numbers.

• Yes

• No

• Most of the time this is true.

These items help people with Dyslexia read better.

• Glasses

• Overlays

• Fonts

• None of the above

Can students with Dyslexia perform well in school?

• Yes, Dyslexic students are often motivated and work hard.

• Many Dyslexic students have attended rigorous programs in selective colleges and graduate programs.

• Generally, students with Dyslexia struggle throughout school and do not perform well.

What could be some helpful accommodations for students with Dyslexia in high school and college?

Schools are required to provide accommodations for students with Dyslexia.

• Yes, schools must provide accommodations for all students with Dyslexia.

• Yes, students have to provide accommodations to students with IEPs.

• Yes, schools have to provide accommodations to students with 504s.

• Yes, if the student meets requirements for accommodations through an IEP or a 504.

A school psychologist and/or a school team can diagnose Dyslexia through the Evaluation Process.

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes