Which of the following is false regarding dyslexia?
A-Over half with dyslexia have trouble with reversing letters and numbers
B-Between 5 and 17.5 percent of school children have dyslexia
C-Dyslexics represent 80 percent of those with SLD
D-If your parent is dyslexic, the chances of you having dyslexia is 50 percent
D-If your parent is dyslexic, the chances of you having dyslexia is 50 percent
This statement is false. The chances of having dyslexia if one parent is dyslexic is estimated to be around 40-60 percent, but it is not a guaranteed 50 percent.