DYSLEXIA: MYTH OR TRUTH?
How much do you really know about dyslexia?

Instructions: Choose the answer that you think best reflects the reality of dyslexia.
To learn more about dyslexia or reading problems, please visit this page on the Edublox Website.

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1. Name and Surname (Optional)

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2. Dyslexia is a sign of low intelligence.

False — dyslexia affects reading and spelling, not intelligence.

It depends on the person’s age.

True — people with dyslexia generally have a lower IQ.

True — but only in severe cases.

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3. People with dyslexia see letters and words backwards.

Letter reversals only occur in children with dyslexia.

Yes — dyslexia is primarily an eyesight problem.

Yes — seeing words backwards is the main feature of dyslexia.

No — some learners with dyslexia may reverse or confuse letters, but this is not experienced by all learners with dyslexia and is not unique to dyslexia.

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4. Which statement about dyslexia and effort is TRUE?

People with dyslexia would read normally if they concentrated harder.

Dyslexia is usually caused by laziness or a lack of motivation.

Dyslexia develops when children do not practice reading enough.

Learners with dyslexia may actually work harder than their classmates to keep up.

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5. Dyslexia only affects reading.

True — although it sometimes affects eyesight as well.

False — dyslexia mainly affects mathematical intelligence.

False — difficulties may also involve spelling, writing and skills such as processing speed and working memory.

True — it has no effect on any other area of learning.

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6. Which statement about dyslexia is most accurate?

Dyslexia exists on a continuum, so its effects can vary considerably from one person to another.

Everyone with dyslexia experiences exactly the same difficulties.

Dyslexia is either mild, moderate or severe.

All people with dyslexia have poor spelling and poor comprehension.

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7. Dyslexia can run in families.

False — dyslexia is caused entirely by teaching methods.

False — dyslexia is caused by eating too many processed foods or by childhood vaccinations.

True — family history is an important risk factor.

True — but only when both parents have dyslexia.

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8. Children will eventually “grow out of” dyslexia.

True — it usually disappears during adolescence.

True — provided they read enough books.

False — and intervention cannot make any difference.

False — children do not simply grow out of dyslexia, although appropriate intervention and support can significantly improve reading skills.

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9. Why is early identification and intervention important?

Because early support can improve learning outcomes and help prevent years of unnecessary frustration.

Because early intervention guarantees that dyslexia will disappear.

It isn’t important — waiting until high school produces the same results.

Because dyslexia can only be helped before the age of eight.

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10. Which statement BEST summarises the truth about dyslexia?

Dyslexia is mainly a visual problem that causes people to reverse letters.

Dyslexia is usually caused by poor teaching and can be cured quickly with enough practice.

Dyslexia indicates that a person has limited academic potential.

Dyslexia is a genuine learning difficulty affecting reading and related skills, but it does not determine a person’s intelligence or potential.

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11. Which statement about the dyslexic brain is TRUE?

Neuroplasticity means that the brain can change and develop through learning and practice.

Dyslexia is caused by damage to the brain.

Brain differences mean people with dyslexia cannot become fluent readers.

The brain cannot change once dyslexia has developed.

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* 1. Name and Surname (Optional)

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* 2. Dyslexia is a sign of low intelligence.

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* 3. People with dyslexia see letters and words backwards.

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* 4. Which statement about dyslexia and effort is TRUE?

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* 5. Dyslexia only affects reading.

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* 6. Which statement about dyslexia is most accurate?

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* 7. Dyslexia can run in families.

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* 8. Children will eventually “grow out of” dyslexia.

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* 9. Why is early identification and intervention important?

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* 10. Which statement BEST summarises the truth about dyslexia?

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* 11. Which statement about the dyslexic brain is TRUE?

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* 12. I would like to receive the monthly Edublox e-newsletter

1. Name and Surname (Optional)

2. Dyslexia is a sign of low intelligence.

3. People with dyslexia see letters and words backwards.

4. Which statement about dyslexia and effort is TRUE?

5. Dyslexia only affects reading.

6. Which statement about dyslexia is most accurate?

7. Dyslexia can run in families.

8. Children will eventually “grow out of” dyslexia.

9. Why is early identification and intervention important?

10. Which statement BEST summarises the truth about dyslexia?

11. Which statement about the dyslexic brain is TRUE?

12. I would like to receive the monthly Edublox e-newsletter