Dyslexia Knowledge Assessment

According to Mather & Wendling (2024), which of the following best defines dyslexia?

• A vision problem that makes letters appear reversed

• A neurological disorder that affects word recognition, decoding, and spelling

• A language disorder that only affects speech

• A condition that occurs only in children with low IQ

Which part of the brain shows differences in activation in individuals with dyslexia?

• The right frontal lobe

• The left hemisphere reading network (temporo-parietal and occipito-temporal regions)

• The motor cortex

• The cerebellum

What is the estimated prevalence of dyslexia in the general population?

• 1-3%

• 5-10%

• 10-15%

• 15-20%

What is one of the strongest predictors of reading difficulties in young children?

• Letter reversal in writing

• Poor phonological awareness

• Slow handwriting speed

• Low verbal IQ

According to Mather & Wendling (2024), what is the primary cause of dyslexia?

• Poor eyesight

• Lack of motivation to read

• Deficits in phonological processing

• Poor teaching methods

Which of the following is a common comorbidity of dyslexia?

• ADHD

• Dysgraphia

• Anxiety disorders

• All of the above

What is the purpose of phonological processing in reading?

• It helps readers recognize whole words instantly

• It allows readers to break words into smaller sound units for decoding

• It improves handwriting speed and letter formation

• It helps children understand sentence meaning

Which of the following statements about the genetics of dyslexia is true?

• Dyslexia is entirely environmental and not hereditary

• Dyslexia has a strong genetic component and often runs in families

• Only boys can inherit dyslexia

• Dyslexia is caused by poor parenting and lack of reading exposure

The "double deficit hypothesis" of dyslexia suggests that:

• Dyslexia is caused by poor teaching methods and low IQ

• Individuals with dyslexia struggle with both phonological processing and rapid naming deficits

• Dyslexia is caused by visual processing deficits and hearing impairments

• Individuals with dyslexia have deficits in comprehension but not decoding

Which instructional approach is most effective for students with dyslexia?

• Whole language instruction

• Structured Literacy

• Sight word memorization only

• Independent reading without explicit instruction