Facts and Myths
Poor diet causes dyslexia.
Dyslexia has nothing to do with your diet. It is caused by a mix of genetic and biological factors. Of course, a poor diet can make the symptoms of dyslexia worse by making you feel tired or fall ill easily.
Related Myths
Dyslexia cannot be diagnosed until a child starts learning to read at school.
Dyslexia is a sign of high/low intelligence.
Individuals with dyslexia are usually left-handed.
If you are an adult and suspect you may have dyslexia, it is too late to do anything about it.