Question about Dyslexia?

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Are dyslexic people NTs but just with reading problems and do they interpret the world the same as NTs do?

I have met a lot of dyselexics and they behave more like normal people than Aspies do but they also have thier ecentric triats as well.

I am guessing its a case of getting dyselxic NT's and Dyslexic Aspies as well.

I think that's probably it. Dyslexia is neurologically based. Someone could have neurological differences that only cause dyslexia; or they could have differences that caused dyslexia and other conditions too (AS or something else).

Dyslexia is its own thing, but you could have it with other conditions.

I'd expect someone sufficiently dyslexic to have social issues because the inability to read easily might put them in uncomfortable situations when interacting with others.

Its not JUST reading, but Dyslexia is a VISUAL interpretation handicap. They don't actually SEE things backwards, but the brain may INTERPRET what they see as reversed or slightly jumbled from what it actually is. It comes in through they eyes correctly, but the brain 'thinks' it a little off-kilter, if that makes sense (at least that is my understanding from discussions with those who have it). It doesn't affect social interaction or processing or executive function, so yes, psychologically and emotionally they interpret the world and the people around them pretty much as any neurotypical person would.

Well, why my name is SuperApsie rather that SuperAspie

I'm Dyslexic and my best friend is an NT Dyslexic, so let me emit a theory: the trauma, extreme unease, caused by dyslexia during all the childhood, the very first undiagnosed misunderstandings lead to the same consequences that AS might experiment on other levels.

My only sibling is dyslexic and has had a much happier and more well adjusted life than I have, more successful career, no noticeable episodes of depression, socializes without anxiety and is better treated by people in general than I have ever been. So I don't think the effects are the same.

This is the correct answer.

I think the brain works a little bit differently.y Many dyslexics are also left handed, it's a different way of taking in information. The dyslexia itself is a disability but the learning and thinking style is not.

Is it true that ALL dyslexics are visual thinker only ? I have heard that a lot and been wondering if some of them could develop auditory thoughts or have a mix of the two.

The way other people think has always been a disturbing thing for me.

No. Dyslexia is a neurological impairment. It's not just a visual dysfunction but many of the symptoms are similar with AS/ADHD. I think they have the same memory, spatial, math and sensory issues as well. Light sensitivity at least.
The social issues may not be as bad but they're not NT. NT means to have no neurological impairment.