Misconceptions About Dyslexia

There are many misconceptions about dyslexia. Dyslexia is not a result of low intelligence but a learning disorder characterized by difficulty with reading or writing (UXL). Nelson Rockefeller accepted the fact that he had a problem and refused to feel sorry for himself. People with dyslexia are called “dyslexics” (Moragne 17). Dyslexics have a tendency to confuse certain letters such as “b” and “d” (UXL). They also have trouble connecting letters with their sounds, distinguishing whether sounds are the same or different, separating words into their parts, and blending words together (Moragne 19). They also could find it difficult to understand what they are reading when reading on their own because they might have trouble translating language into thought (UXL). Common symptoms of dyslexia are identifying single words, spelling, reversing letters in words, cramped illegible writing, and inventing strange spellings for common words (UXL). …show more content…
It is caused by a neurological problem in the areas of the brain involved with reading (UXL). Scientists also agree that genetics play a role in dyslexia, in fact, it is common for a parent or relative to also have the disorder (UXL). People that are dyslexic are born with the disorder and will have it for the rest of their life (UXL). There is no cure for dyslexia; however, early diagnosis and prompt treatment seem to be the keys to overcoming the challenges of dyslexia (UXL). Dyslexics find it most helpful when instruction is designed to meet individual needs “multisensory structured language instruction.” (Moragne). However, dyslexics have a strong ability to see concepts with a “big picture perspective.”