FACT OR MYTH?







Common Misconceptions  regarding dyslexia

Myth #1: Reading and writing letters backwards is the main sign of dyslexia.

Myth #2: Dyslexia doesn’t show up until elementary school.

Myth #3: Kids with dyslexia just need to try harder to read.

Myth #4: Dyslexia goes away once kids learn to read.

Myth #5: Dyslexia is a vision problem.

Myth #6: Dyslexia only happens in the English language.

Myth #7: Dyslexia is caused by not reading enough at home.


Check out this site about the 7 myths of dyslexia.  Choose one and  breifly desribe it in the comments.  

7 Common Myths About Dyslexia




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