Some myths and facts about dyslexia
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Myth #1
50% of NASA employees are dyslexic.
While this myth is found even on reputable sources, NASA itself has
said it’s simply not true. Dyslexic people do have problem solving abilities
that those without it lack.
Myth #2
All dyslexic people have the same “type” of dyslexia.
There are many types of dyslexia. Some people jumble words. For some
the words reverse. For some the words continually change and rearrange
themselves. The fact is that the difference between types of dyslexia is almost
as unique as a person’s fingerprint.
Myth #3
If you have dyslexia, you will outgrow it.
This is very inaccurate. Dyslexia stems from issues with the wiring
of the brain. It is a neurological condition. This is not something that can
simply come right as time progresses. The exact causes of dyslexia are still
unclear. But strides have been made in how to cope with and handle this
lifelong condition.
Fact #1
Dyslexia can run in a family.
It is likely that a dyslexic child will have a sibling with the same
condition. As a neurological condition, it is likely that parents with dyslexia
can pass it to their children. But there is no guarantee that a child will
inherit it. This is pretty much in line with any other genetic trait.
Fact #2
People with dyslexia can learn to read.
Especially with early intervention and hard work. Dyslexic people
will always have trouble processing information that non-dyslexics won’t, but
it is possible to learn to read even with this condition.
Fact #3
Very successful people have dyslexia.
Some of the most successful people in Hollywood, business and
science have had dyslexia. Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg are a famous actor
and amazing director with dyslexia. Richard Branson is a self-made billionaire.
He considers dyslexia a sign of great potential, and is himself a dyslexic.
Steve Jobs the co-founder of Apple, was famously dyslexic. Some believe
Einstein was dyslexic, but this is less clear.
Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, had dyslexia.
These are just some people who have achieved amazing things while
being dyslexic. There are many more.
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