While that may be true in some cases, dyslexia is much more complex than seeing letters backward. Children with dyslexia have difficulty connecting letters and sounds to form words. Dyslexia is a vision problem. Poor vision may cause reading and language difficulties in some instances, so children should be tested by a pediatric ophthalmologist first to rule out vision problems. If vision is normal, the problem should be handled by a speech pathologist or educator.
Dyslexic children have low intelligence.
Dyslexia describes a kind of mind that works differently. Most kids with dyslexia are very bright and creative but have trouble learning to read, remembering what was read, spelling and organizing thoughts. Dyslexia is a lifelong condition that can be improved by early intervention and treatment. Close cooperation on the part of parents and teachers or reading therapists is extremely important. A child's teacher is always able to accurately diagnose dyslexia.