Facts and Myths
Once they have learnt to read, the symptoms of dyslexia go away.
Dyslexia is a life-long condition and has no cure. Although the proper therapies can make a dramatic difference in their reading abilities, dyslexia never actually goes away. It is simply managed and controlled.
Related Myths
Dyslexia cannot be diagnosed until a child starts learning to read at school.
Children with dyslexia are lazy and simply need to try harder to read.
Being exposed to reading material more often will improve symptoms.
You can only be born with dyslexia; you either have it or you don’t.