Yes, in my job we take learning styles very seriously. Delivering the subject using a method that incorporates a variety of learning styles is very important. If someone is a kinesthetic learner (hands on) it's no good trying to teach them using only talk and chalk methods.
Likewise, there are various types of dyslexia. Some people with dyslexia have an auditory disfunction and cannot remember word sounds. Therefore, they learn to read and spell best if you use visual stimuli. For dyslexics with visual perceptual difficulties, you use audio stimuli to help them develop reading and spelling skills.
People can seem unintelligent if they have not learned to tap into their preferred learning style.
