Dyslexia has often been misrepresented in recent years. Test what you may have heard against our quick dyslexia quiz!

1. If a person is unable to read it means that (s)he has a low I.Q.

   

2. Dyslexia cannot be diagnosed.

   

3. Children under the age of 9 cannot be diagnosed with dyslexia.

   

4. Dyslexia is much more common in boys than in girls.

   

5. Dyslexia can be diagnosed in a school setting when a student is tested for a Learning Disability.

   

6. Children who experience reading, writing, and spelling difficulties in grades 1 through 3 almost always outgrow them.

   

7. When a child experiences difficulties in reading, writing, and spelling, holding him/her back a grade will help him/her mature and become more ready to read.

   

8. You can tell a person is dyslexic when they see things backwards, and reverse letters.

   

9. Most children will outgrow dyslexia.

   

10. Most classroom teachers can tell if a student is dyslexic and tailor instruction to best help that child.

    

11. Since dyslexia is a vision problem, vision therapy, colored lenses, and eye tracking exercises will cure the condition.

    

12. If you strongly encourage a dyslexic child to read aloud each day, it will help him/her learn.

    

13. Dyslexia is a condition that only appears in English-speaking nations.