Understanding Dyslexia

What is dyslexia?

• True

• A primary problem in attention or behavior

• False

• A brain-based type of learning disability

• True

• A primary problem in reading comprehension or written expression

• True

• A specific learning difficulty that affects literacy and language skills

• False

• A neurological disorder that affects reading

Which area of the brain is involved in expressive language?

• Frontal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

What are some common characteristics of dyslexia?

• Difficulty with spelling

• Difficulty with phonological processing

• Difficulty with rapid visual-verbal responding

• All of the above

At what age can at-risk symptoms for dyslexia be identified?

• Three years

• Five years

• Seven years

• Ten years

Is dyslexia a lifelong disorder?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the individual

• None of the above

What percentage of the population has mild to severe dyslexia?

• 1% to 3%

• 3% to 5%

• 5% to 8%

• 8% to 10%

Can dyslexia be diagnosed before third grade?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the individual

• None of the above

Do all struggling readers have dyslexia?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the individual

• None of the above

Do young children who reverse letters always have dyslexia?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the individual

• None of the above

Can dyslexia be caused by ineffective instruction?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the individual

• None of the above