How much do you know about the most common learning disability, dyslexia? Most people have heard the term, but know little about the symptoms and characteristics of this misunderstood condition. Take this quick true/false quiz below to test your knowledge.
True / False -- If a person is unable to read it means that she or he has a low I.Q.
True / False -- Dyslexia is much more common in boys than in girls.
True / False -- Children under the age of 9 cannot be diagnosed with dyslexia.
True / False -- Dyslexia can be diagnosed in a school setting when a student is tested for a “Learning Disability.”
True / False -- Children who experience reading, writing, and spelling difficulties in 1st through 3rd grades almost always outgrow them.
True / False -- When a child experiences difficulties in reading, writing, and spelling, holding him back a grade will help him mature and become more ready to read.
True / False -- You can tell a person is dyslexic when they see things backwards, and reverse letters.
True / False -- Most children and adults outgrow dyslexia.
True / False -- Most classroom teachers can tell if a student is dyslexic and tailor instruction to best help that child.
True / False -- Since dyslexia is a visual problem; the most appropriate method to treat it is with vision therapy, colored lenses, and eye tracking exercises.
True / False -- If you strongly encourage a dyslexic child to read aloud each day, it will help him or her learn and improve his reading skills.
True / False -- Dyslexia is a condition that only appears in English-speaking nations.
True / False -- Dyslexia is rare and only affects a small group of children and adults.
True / False -- Dyslexics are not as intelligent as other people, so they will not be able to make it through college and will be limited in their career options.
The answer to all of the questions above is False! How did you do?
