Dyslexia Training '21/22

Which statement is false concerning dyslexia

• Dyslexia is neurological in origin and is rooted in the phonological component of language.

• Students with dyslexia depend on the left side of the brain for reading.

• Dyslexia is not a visual problem; however, dyslexics may have difficulty suppressing the brain's natural ability to create mirror images of letters and objects.

• Many dyslexics have strong spatial reasoning abilities.

Word Blindness or dyslexia was a term first coined in which year?

• 1789

• 1910

• 1877

• 1752

Which of the following can coincide with dyslexia?

• Dysgraphia

• Dyscalculia

• Impeded vocabulary growth and background knowledge

• All of the above

Which of the following is true concerning dyslexia?

• People with dyslexia use different parts of the brain when reading and processing, which has been shown by research.

• Dyslexic children are likely to experience difficulties in all areas of academia.

• Although children with dyslexia may experience reading difficulties and progress slower than their peers in this area, dyslexics often have strong skills in other areas and progress at the same rate as their peers; this contrast is a good indicator of dyslexia.

• A & C are correct.

Letter-reversing and mirror writing seen in young children should immediately raise a "red flag," as these are very important indicators of future dyslexia.

• True

• False

Why is it commonly thought that more boys experience dyslexia than girls?

• Although approximately equal proportions of boys and girls are thought to experience dyslexic symptoms, boys commonly act out their frustration, while girls tend to try to "cover" their problems. As a result, boys' symptoms get recognized more often, and result in diagnosis and treatment.

• Boys have differently-wired brains that predispose them to dyslexia.

• Approximately equal proportions of boys and girls are thought to experience the disability, but the diagnosis process and testing is more effective for boys.