Is dyslexia related to intelligence or ability levels?
• Most people who are dyslexic are of average to above average intelligence. • The neurological difficulties experienced by dyslexics are not related to intelligence. • The presence of dyslexia does not indicate a low IQ or lack of ability. Many dyslexics are intelligent and talented individuals. [top] 3. Are there other learning disabilities besides dyslexia? Dyslexia is one type of learning disability. Others include: • Dyscalculia – a mathematical disability in which a person has unusual difficulty recalling number facts; solving arithmetic problems and grasping math concepts. • Dysgraphia – a neurological-based writing disability in which a person finds it hard to form letters or write within a defined space.
