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Dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism - Awareness Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

True

b)

False

2.

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

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

3.

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

a)

True

b)

False

4.

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

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

5.

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

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is Autism?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

All of the above.

7.

Is there a cure for ADHD, autism or dyslexia?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

All Students who have ADHD are disruptive and unengaged.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

ADHD, autism and dyslexia tend to run in families.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

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

a)

Anxiety, stress, frustration

b)

Task avoidance

c)

Low self-esteem

d)

All of the above.

11.

The following is NOT a common effect of ADHD ...

a)

Acting without thinking about consequences

b)

Trouble paying attention

c)

Being really good at playing an instrument

d)

Overly active

12.

 

What are the symptoms of autism?

a)

Repetitive behaviours

b)

Inability to use spoken language

c)

Extreme sensitivity

d)

All of the above

13.

What challenges do children with dyslexia face?

1. Learning to speak

2. Coordination

3. Processing sounds

4. Sight problems

a)

1, 2, 3

b)

1, 2, 4

c)

1, 3, 4

d)

1, 2, 3, 4

14.

Why is it hard for people with autism to communicate?

a)

Because they don't want to

b)

They have trouble understanding what other people think and feel

c)

They are scared

d)

They don't like other people

15.

Which of the following are possible instructional interventions for students with ADHD?

a)

Clear, complete and concise directions.

b)

Break up lengthy tasks.

c)

Having the student repeat directions back to you.

d)

All of the above.

16.

What is a symptom of autism in infants?

a)

Inability to sleep

b)

Constant screaming and crying

c)

Constant dropping of objects

d)

No response to their name

17.

 

How does dyslexia affect learning?

a)

Causes difficulty in managing daily routines

b)

Causes difficulty with reading, writing and spelling

c)

Causes difficulty as you can't see words correctly

d)

All of the above

18.

Most ADHD cases are diagnosed ...

a)

as an adult

b)

3-7 years old

c)

8 - 12 years old

d)

as a teenager

19.

Autistic behavioural patterns include...

a)

Repetitive motor movements - flapping, rocking, pacing

b)

Difficulty with transitions, need for sameness

c)

Difficulty with activities other than special interests

d)

All of the above

20.

Which of the following is NOT ways to support a child with dyslexia in classroom?

a)

Using audio as an alternative to reading

b)

Giving tasks with more texts

c)

Using a ruler to helps kids read in a straight line

d)

Use apps that can make learning fun by turning decoding into a game