Dyslexia Review

Which of the following is a myth about dyslexia?

• Students can be cured.
• All teachers must be trained.
• Students have decoding troubles.
• Students have fluency difficulties.

 Dyslexia is caused by poor instruction? 

• True
• False

Which in not true about dyslexia?

• Neurological in origin.

• Brain works differently.

• Difficulty in learning how to read.

• Deficit in cognition

Accommodations should only be used in class that can be used on state assessments.

• True
• False

Finish the sentence.  Technology........

• Gives students an unfair advantage.
• Is mandated and considered to be a great equalizer.
• Should be the last resort.
• Is unnecessary.

Brain changes occur when proper intervention is given.

• True
• False

More boys than girls are dyslexic.

• False

• True

Only left-handed people can be dyslexic.

• False

• True

Colored overlays are a major intervention tool for students with dyslexia.

• False

• True

One in ________ students have dyslexia.

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six