Dyslexia is a learning disorder that occurs in children. It is characterised by difficulties in writing and reading. Some kids are having difficulties in spelling words or even in speaking. This disorder should be handled the right way. Unfortunately, there are still many people who have misconceptions on dyslexia.
As cited from Scientific Learning webpage, the following are common myths about dyslexia:
- Myth: Dyslexia is a sign of low IQ
Myth says that dyslexia occurs only to children with low IQ. In fact, dyslexia can occur to anyone regardless of his/her IQ level. It may occur to children with any background and level of intelligence.
- Myth: Confusing the order of words and letters in reading is a sign of dyslexia
Not all children who keep reversing letters, sentences or words are definitely dyslexic. Some of dyslexic children do experience the problem, but many of them do not. When children learn to recognise letters, they find similar forms of letters (such as letters b and d). Hence, not all children who misread the letters can be ascertained as dyslexic. Reversing letters is not always a sign of dyslexia.
- Myth: Dyslexia only affects boys
Research on dyslexia conducted by Dr. Sally Shaywitz and colleagues at Yale University, first published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, indicate that dyslexia affects a comparable number of girls and boys. Boys may be diagnosed more than girls, because they tend to show problems in sitting still and learning in early grades.
Text by Denistya Sagita
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Source(s):
- http://www.scilearn.com/blog/5-myths- about-dyslexia
- https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention- issues/child-learning-disabilities/dyslexia/common-myths- about-dyslexia- reading-issues