Dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism - Awareness Quiz

Approximately 3% of the population in the UK has dyslexia.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It's estimated up to 1 in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia.

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The majority of people with dyslexia write with their left hand.

• True

• False

• Maybe

Answer explanation

A series of new studies show that left-handed people are more likely to suffer from learning disabilities. In a study done on secondary students in Greece, it was reported that very strong left-handers were 11 times more likely to have dyslexia than very strong right-handers.

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All autistic people are non verbal (not able to speak).

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Some autistic people may not speak at all. In fact, around 25 to 30 percent of children with ASD are minimally verbal (which means they speak fewer than 30 or so words) or don't speak at all. However, Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience.

More boys are diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD and autism than girls.

• True

• False

• Maybe

Answer explanation

Researchers found that boys were two to three times more likely to suffer from dyslexia, ADHD and autism than girls. However this is debatable, as more boys than girls are likely to be diagnosed. A common stereotype is that boys will act out when performing badly in school and can not communicate properly. Their frustration leads to retaliation. Girls may tend to hide their struggles.

Reversing letters at a young age is a good indication of dyslexia.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Reversing letters or mirror writing isn't necessarily a sign of dyslexia. Some kids with dyslexia have trouble with it, but many don't. In fact, most kids who reverse letters before age 7 end up not having dyslexia.

What is Autism?

• Autism affects the way a child sees and interacts with the rest of the world.

• Autism is a developmental disability, which usually begins before 3 years of age and is a life-long disability.

• Autism affects the functioning of the brain, impacting social interaction and communication skills.

• All of the above.

Is there a cure for ADHD, autism or dyslexia?

• Yes

• No

All Students who have ADHD are disruptive and unengaged.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Not all kids who have ADHD have a disruptive behavior disorder. And not all kids with a disruptive behavior disorder have ADHD. Kids with ADHD can have problems following the rules and may be easily frustrated and angry, but those are just some of many symptoms. Kids with 'inattentive' ADHD may “fly under the radar” because they may not be disruptive in class. In fact, they may appear shy or “daydreamy.” They may not have significant behavior problems. But their problems with attention may still cause them a lot of difficulty.

ADHD, autism and dyslexia tend to run in families.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

ADHD and autism tend to run in families. Dyslexia is regarded as a neurobiological condition that is genetic in origin.

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

• Anxiety, stress, frustration

• Task avoidance

• Low self-esteem

• All of the above.