Understanding Dyslexia

What is dyslexia primarily caused by?

• A spatial processing problem

• A memory processing problem

• A phonological processing problem

• A visual processing problem

How do people with dyslexia perceive letters and words?

• They see them in different colors

• They see them the same way as everyone else

• They see them upside down

• They see them backwards

What is a common misconception about dyslexia?

• It is caused by seeing letters backwards

• It affects up to one in five people

• It runs in families

• It is a phonological processing problem

What is the role of the left hemisphere of the brain?

• Processing language and reading

• Managing emotions

• Controlling motor skills

• Handling spatial activities

Which famous individual is NOT mentioned as having dyslexia?

• Steven Spielberg

• Albert Einstein

• Picasso

• Whoopi Goldberg

What does neurodiversity emphasize?

• Spectrum of brain function in all humans

• Pathological disorders

• Uniformity in brain function

• Defective brain variations

What is a common spelling pattern for those with dyslexia?

• Spelling words with missing vowels

• Spelling words backwards

• Spelling words phonetically

• Spelling words with extra letters

What does an intensive multisensory intervention do?

• Breaks language down into syllable types and spelling rules

• Teaches reading through pictures

• Focuses on memorizing words

• Uses only auditory learning methods

What is the effect of dyslexia on reading speed?

• It makes reading slower

• It varies greatly with each individual

• It makes reading faster

• It has no effect on reading speed

What does the right hemisphere of the brain typically handle?

• Spatial activities

• Logical reasoning

• Language processing

• Emotional regulation