Dyslexia is NOT related to intelligence or lack of desire to learn

Dyslexia is a neurobiological condition. It is not a result of laziness or lack of motivation. Individuals with dyslexia often put in significant effort to compensate for their challenges and deserve support and understanding.

Reading ability is on a continuum so estimates of the prevalence of dyslexia depend on what criteria are used.  However, it is estimated that between 5-20% of the population struggle to read due to dyslexia.

While reading difficulties are a common characteristic of dyslexia, it can also impact other areas such as spelling, writing, and sometimes even math. 

Dyslexia runs in families. Parents with dyslexia are very likely to have children with dyslexia.

Dyslexia is a lifelong condition that cannot be outgrown or cured. However, with structured literacy instruction, individuals with dyslexia can develop effective reading and writing skills.

Dyslexia is a lifelong condition that persists into adulthood. While it is often identified during early school years, many individuals with dyslexia continue to experience challenges throughout their lives. However, with appropriate support, individuals with dyslexia can lead successful and fulfilling lives. 

It is a common myth that dyslexia is primarily caused by or related to visual problems, but dyslexia is characterized by difficulties in recognizing and manipulating the sounds of language. It's important to dispel the myth that dyslexia is primarily a visual issue because it can lead to misunderstandings and ineffective approaches to intervention, including vision therapy, special glasses, "dyslexia" fonts, and coloured overlays. Structured literacy instruction is a research-based approach to supporting people with dyslexia.