Teacher Training Workshop 2

What does LD stand for?

• Learning Development

• Learning Disabilities

• Logical Deduction

• Language Disorders

What is the most common cause of reading difficulties in Canadian classrooms?

• Dyslexia

• ADHD

• Autism

• Visual Impairment

Which of the following is NOT affected by dyslexia?

• Reading words accurately

• Reading texts fluently

• Mathematical calculations

• Writing composition

What is dysgraphia?

• Difficulty with reading

• Difficulty with handwriting

• Difficulty with speaking

• Difficulty with listening

Dysgraphia is

​ (a)  

• Incurable
• made worse with cursive writing.
• caused by too much screen time
• alleviated with practice and different tools

What is Dyscalculia?

• A learning disability affecting reading skills

• A learning disability affecting numerical processing and mathematical fluency

• A physical disability affecting motor skills

• A psychological disorder affecting emotional regulation

Which of the following is affected by Dyscalculia?

• Language comprehension

• Number sense

• Visual perception

• Auditory processing

What is the definition of neurodivergence according to Chapman (2020)?

• A neurological difference that requires medical intervention.

• A neurological difference that requires acceptance rather than medical intervention.

• A psychological condition that needs therapy.

• A genetic disorder that requires medication.

Why is it important to ask autistic people about their experiences?

• They cannot express themselves.

• It helps them learn something new.

• They can provide first-hand insights into being autistic.

• It is not necessary to ask them.

What is ADHD classified as?

• A learning disability

• A common neurobiological disorder

• A physical disability

• A psychological disorder