Learn the truth about dyslexia. Discover what is fact and what is fiction. Many myths about dyslexia are online. This makes finding the truth tough. Read some key historical facts about dyslexia. Then, play the fun game on the ‘Myth Buster’ card below with a child to help them learn about dyslexia.
History of dyslexia true facts:
People have always had dyslexia. The Victorians were the first to recognise its symptoms. They called it “Word Blindness.” They noticed that intelligent children struggled with reading and writing.
In the 1920s, Samuel Orton, a pioneer of dyslexia-friendly teaching methods, began researching how to teach dyslexic children. He developed multi-sensory learning techniques.
From the 1960s to the 1970s, more research on dyslexia took place. Support for dyslexic children was introduced in schools. The British Dyslexia Association was formed in 1972.
It was not until 2010 that the U.K. Equality Act included dyslexia. This recognised dyslexia as a protected disability. It ensures that dyslexic people cannot be discriminated against in education or the workplace. Legally, reasonable adjustments must be made.
Myth Buster Card
The Mooki Cards contain a “Myth Buster” card to help a child to learn the truth about dyslexia. This card is based on scientific research, learn more “NHS: Dyslexia”.
Separate dyslexia fact from fiction
Get tips below from the Dyslexic Mum on discovering the truth about dyslexia, facts that are backed by science.
“Last week on my Facebook group, “Dyslexic Mums Support Group U.K”. Someone commented that they could cure dyslexia, all the child had to do was to take a herbal remedy. This post was quickly removed and the person banned. I was alarmed to see this, dyslexia can not be cured. Instead a child can learned ways to manage their dyslexia, so they can live a fulfilled life.
The internet if full of untrue things about dyslexia, as a parent of a dyslexic child it is scary to read. It is important that a dyslexic child knows the truth about dyslexia. This helps keep them safe and can help with their self-confidence. I have designed the card below, to help a child learn about dyslexia. All facts are scientifically proven, so you can be sure this is the truth.’
Watch the clickable video below. The Dyslexic Mum shows how to play the fun ‘Myth Buster’ dyslexia game using the card above.
Learn the dyslexic fact from fiction. Read below a list of true and false facts about dyslexia.
True facts about dyslexia:
People had dyslexia in the olden days.
You have dyslexia forever.
Rich and famous people are dyslexic.
Dyslexics make good scientists.
Dyslexia does not get worse with age.
Dyslexic kids can be good at maths.
Untrue myths about Dyslexia:
Dyslexics are lazy.
Only left handed people are dyslexic.
Not many people have dyslexia.(1 in 5 people have it)
Dyslexia means you can’t be clever.
Only boys are dyslexic.
Dyslexia means you can’t read.
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