Frequently Asked Questions
Are people with dyslexia intelligent?
Yes! Dyslexia may occur at any level of intelligence, ranging from below average to above average (gifted). People with dyslexia usually respond instantly..
Are dyslexia levels on the rise?
Experts do not think dyslexia levels are on the rise. Dyslexia is simply being diagnosed more accurately and frequently now due to increased..
Can a person have ADHD and dyslexia?
Yes, ADHD and dyslexia are two separate conditions, but they may co-exist. It is not however necessary that if ADHD exists so does..
Can glasses or larger fonts improve reading in people with dyslexia?
This is debated amongst the dyslexia community. Although dyslexia is not a vision problem, some people find that changing the font, size, or..
Can people with dyslexia ever learn to read and write like their typically developing peers?
Yes, as long as they receive the appropriate intervention therapies. Ideally, these therapies are given at a young age, however, even adults with..
Can students with dyslexia perform well at school and college?
Many people with dyslexia do an excellent job at school. These students are usually very motivated and they work very hard. They usually..
Do all individuals with dyslexia have high IQs?
All individuals with dyslexia have certain talents that may or may not give them high IQs. Many individuals with dyslexia are highly sensitive..
Do children with dyslexia see and write numbers and letters backwards?
This is not true for most cases and presentation of dyslexia is not restricted to this. Many young children who are learning to..
Does dyslexia only occur in English speakers?
No, non-English speakers can also develop dyslexia in other languages (e.g. Arabic, Persian, English, etc). Dyslexia is found across all ages, genders, cultures,..
How common is dyslexia?
About 15-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability, which is about 1 in every 5 people. No official numbers are available..