The Truth About Dyslexia (True or False)from understood.org and umich.edu
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- Q1Phonological aspects of language are not the only difficulties experienced by those with dyslexia. Other common difficulties include letter and word recall, math, memory, organizational and study skills, self-esteem, and every day activities.True. Because the ability to read underlies many everyday tasks, people with dyslexia experience difficulties in a number of areas.30s
- Q2True or False. The main indicator of dyslexia is a difficulty interpreting the phonological component of language, rather than letter reversal.True. This is contrary to popular belief, but letter reversal is not a key sign for dyslexia.30s
- Q3Dyslexics often have below-average intelligence.False. Dyslexia does not mean that the child has low intelligence, and many dyslexic children are very intelligent.30s
- Q4Letter-reversing and mirror writing seen in young children should immediately raise a “red flag,” as these are very important indicators of future dyslexia.False. Mirror writing and letter reversals are common in the early stages of reading and writing development, regardless of whether the child has dyslexia or not.30s
- Q5People with dyslexia will never learn to read.False. People with dyslexia have difficulty with reading, but they can definitely learn to read. There are lots of ways people with dyslexia can work around challenges they face. Assistive technology can make reading easier. Accommodations can help at school and work.30s
- Q6Dyslexia is more common in boys than in girls.False. Dyslexia occurs in boys and girls almost equally. However, boys are more likely to be formally diagnosed with dyslexia. This may be because boys who struggle in school are more likely than girls to act up. They might act silly or distract other students, which leads teachers to notice their behavior.30s
- Q7Experts agree that students should not receive special accommodations, because these special treatments allow them to become lazy.False. Accommodations are not an advantage. Instead, accommodations help to even the playing field with the child’s peers, because without the accommodations, the dyslexic child would be at a disadvantage.30s
- Q82% of the population is affected by dyslexia.False. 5-10% of the population is affected by dyslexia; it is the most common learning disability.30s
- Q9Dyslexia only affects reading.False. Dyslexia can affect more than just reading. A child with dyslexia can struggle with writing, spelling, speaking and even social skills.30s
- Q10Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin.True. Dyslexia is characterized by poor spelling and poor decoding abilities. These difficulties result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities. (International Dyslexia Association).30s