Facts and Myths
Individuals with dyslexia are usually left-handed.
This is not true, even though people with dyslexia have a cross-laterality issue (i.e. strongly prefer to function with one side of the body over the other, leaving the less dominant side of the body underdeveloped).
Related Myths
People with dyslexia see and write their letters backward and experience mirror vision.
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.
Dyslexia only affects English speakers.
If you are an adult and suspect you may have dyslexia, it is too late to do anything about it.