SEN Quiz - Dyslexia

Individuals with dyslexia may experience difficulties in

• word and sound recognition

• reading

• spelling

• memory

According to Kelli Sandman, it is not possible for students with dyslexia to physically change their brain and improve their reading.

• True

• False

Which of the following are possible reading difficulties a child with dyslexia face?

• Inaccurate or effortful reading

• Frequently guesses words

Dyslexia can be inherited. True or False?

• True

• False

Which of the following are possible challenges a child with dyslexia may experience?

• Anxiety and stress

• Task avoidance

• Frustrations

• Low self-esteem

Using (a)   written instructions can help those with dyslexia to process and remember information better.

Students with dyslexia may face many learning challenges. They may experience low self-esteem. Which of the following statement best describes this?

• They feel anxious when there is a chance of making mistakes.

• They struggled so much with reading and writing tasks in the past.

• They feel frustrated if they have spent many hours receiving intervention, and yet continue to struggle with reading and writing tasks.

• They may be affected by negative comments from other children who do not understand their learning needs.

There are many ways a teachers can support the learning needs of students with dyslexia. Which way may help them?

• Clarify or simplify written instructions

• Repeat instructions

• Break down instructions into bite-sized portions

• Provide lesson notes to reduce the amount of copying

• Review and recap previously taught concepts

Teachers can support the emotional health of students with dyslexia by focusing on the student’s progress, instead of how much needs to be done. Encourage and praise them for every effort they make to help them stay ______

• alive

• awake

• calm

• motivated

Students have dyslexia because they are lazy.

• True

• False