Facts and Myths About Dyslexia Voices of Dyslexia

In this conversation, Dr. Laura Cassidy discusses common myths and misconceptions about dyslexia. She addresses the misconception that more boys than girls have dyslexia, clarifying that the prevalence is equal. She also debunks the myth that dyslexia is simply writing letters backwards, explaining that dyslexia is a difficulty in matching the spoken word to the written word. Dr. Cassidy emphasizes that dyslexia is not a visual problem, but rather a result of an inefficient system in the brai...