Dyslexia Booth

Dyslexia is a type of developmental difficulty of language learning and _________.

• Spelling

• Cognition

• Executive Function

• Speech

Individuals with dyslexia have difficulties identifying speech sounds, and ________ letters and words.

• Spelling

• Writing

• Segmenting

• Decoding

Answer explanation

Decoding is the process of working out how to say (''sounding out'') an unfamiliar written word.

What is the proportion of the world's population that has dyslexia?

• 4-10%

• 3-5%

• 10-15%

• 1-2%

What does the Stroop Test simulate?

• Cognitive Interference

• Cognitive Idiosyncracy

• Cognitive Identification

• Cognitive Inhibition

Answer explanation

It simulates the delay in reaction time between congruent and incongruent stimuli. The delay is a result of the interference between contrasting stimuli.

Dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Dyslexia and intelligence are NOT connected. Many dyslexic individuals are very bright and creative and have accomplished amazing things as adults. Think: Lee Kuan Yew

What is NOT a way you can support someone with dyslexia?

• Providing a sample/note for reference

• Breaking down an assignment, highlighting important components

• Use of assistive technologies such as spelling apps and grammar checkers

• Providing a wordy text with small or cursive font

Answer explanation

Providing a wordy/small text perpetuates their difficulties. It makes it even harder for them to read (Think: cognitive interference) Did you know that Comic Sans and Arial are recommended fonts for easier reading?

Dyslexia is hereditary.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A child with an affected parent has a risk of 40–60% of developing dyslexia.

What does dyslexia look like in the classroom? (Hint: More than 1 answer)

• Difficulty holding a pen/pencill

• Slower reading pace

• Mixing up the word won and now

• Poor eyesight

• Difficulty copying notes from the board

Answer explanation

Dyslexia is a language processing disorder, it affects how the brain makes sense of letters and sounds. It does not affect one's muscles (for holding pens) or vision.