Understanding Dyslexia and Its Characteristics

What is a characteristic of dyslexia according to the Mayo Clinic?

• A genetic brain difference

• A sign of poor instruction

• A condition that develops as children age

• Something that can be treated easily

To identify dyslexia, what is needed according to the ILA (and Savanna)?

• Medical expertise

• Lots of at-home read alouds

• Early screening and identification

• Spelling tests

According to Cleveland Clinic (and Allyson), what is the effect of dyslexia?

• It affects blood work

• It is contagious

• It interferes with sleep patterns

• It interferes with decoding

Dyslexia is a medical diagnosis.

• True

• False

A person can acquire dyslexia later in life.

• True

• False

What is the prevalence of dyslexia according to dyslexiaida.org (and Lauren)?

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 3

• 1 in 20

• 1 in 50

People with dyslexia often have average or above average intelligence.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements is accurate?

• Letter and number reversal are abnormal in young children

• Dyslexia is not caused by a lack of phonics instruction

• Boys have dyslexia more often than girls

• Children can outgrow dyslexia

Interventions for dyslexia should...

• Emphasize comprehension

• Carried out in a group

• Repeat approaches that have already been done

• Early and individualized

An approach to supporting dyslexia is to provide instruction that is which of the following?

• On grade level

• Explicit and systematic

• Child-centered

• Emphasizes a literature-rich environment