Myomancy ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism

In a review of research on the role of self-esteem covered in Scientific America it appears the having high or low self-esteem is not particularly important to success or happiness. This is particullary improtant with dyslexic children as low self-esteem is often cited as a factor in their problems and much effort is spent boosting their confidence.

The evidence is that there is only a slight correlation between academic success and self-esteem and a correlation does not prove cause and effect. Self-esteem might help academic success or academic success might help self-esteem. The only area where confidence does seem important is in initiating new friendships.