• Difficulty reading fluently 

• Trouble decoding words

• Spelling challenges

• Reading may be slow or tiring

• Creativity and imagination 

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Big-picture or spatial thinking

• Resilience and determination

Myth: Dyslexia means low intelligence.
Many people mistakenly believe that difficulty with reading or spelling reflects a person’s intelligence. This myth has caused countless students to feel discouraged or underestimated in academic settings.

Myth: Dyslexia is caused by laziness or lack of effort.
Because dyslexia is not always visible, struggles with reading are sometimes misunderstood as a lack of motivation. This belief unfairly places blame on individuals rather than recognizing how their brains process language differently.

Myth: People outgrow dyslexia.
Some assume dyslexia disappears with age or practice. While reading skills can improve, dyslexia itself does not go away and continues to affect how language is processed throughout life.

Fact: Dyslexia is not related to intelligence.
People with dyslexia have average to above-average intelligence. Many excel in areas such as creativity, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking when given appropriate learning tools.

Fact: Dyslexia is a neurological learning difference.
Dyslexia is rooted in the way the brain processes written and spoken language. It is not caused by behavior, motivation, or effort, and it cannot be fixed by “trying harder.”

Fact: Dyslexia is lifelong, but support makes a difference.
Although dyslexia does not disappear, evidence-based instruction, accommodations, and assistive technology allow individuals with dyslexia to succeed in school, work, and everyday life.