There’s a significant debate about whether dyslexia even exists, and it’s concerning that many educators and parents still lack a clear understanding of this condition. A shared understanding could lead to better support for students, ultimately focusing on providing high-quality teaching.
In this episode, we debunk 10 Myths about Dyslexia, including:
- Dyslexics see letters move on the page and reverse letters
- Dyslexia friendly teaching means using coloured paper and overlays
- Dyslexia is linked to intelligence
- Good readers can’t have dyslexia
- If you just knuckle down and work a bit harder it’ll go away
- Anyone who has the money to pay for a private assessment can get the label
- Dyslexia means you get extra time in exams
- Reading and spelling intervention for dyslexics is different and requires specialist training
- All dyslexics are creative and visual thinkers
- All dyslexics are good at seeing the bigger picture and thinking outside the box
