Are you Dyslexia Aware?

Your name and class

What is dyslexia?

• Dyslexia is a disorder that impacts spelling, reading and writing

• Dyslexia is sensitivity to light.

• Dyslexia is a visual difficulty that requires glasses

Dyslexia can be cured with medication?

• True

• False

How do you recognize a dyslexic?

• Unusual physical appearance

• Poor general knowledge

• Generally slow in reading and writing

Select the famous celebrity/celebrities who has/have dyslexia? (multiple correct answers)

• Tom Cruise

• Albert Einstein

• Walt Disney

Dyslexia runs in the family?

• True

• False

• Maybe

My dyslexic friend can be creative, a risk taker or a good leader

• True

• False

Which language does the word 'dyslexia' come from?

• Greek

• Russian

• Spanish

Who does dyslexia affect?

• Boys

• Girls

• Both boys and girls

Does dyslexia occur only in English speakers?

• Yes

• No