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Kiera Knightly struggled with this learning disability in her childhood, but overcame her struggles with her perseverance in her schoolwork.
100
The most common learning disability.
100
The term "Learning Disability" was first used by Samuel A. Kirk in what year?
A. 1969
B. 1935
C. 1963
D. 2000
200
This olympian has dealt with ADHD all of his life and turned to swimming as a form of treatment saying, "it helps me find focus."
Who is Michael Phelps
https://www.special-education-degree.net/25-famous-people-with-learning-disorders/
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(True or False) Learning disabilities are only seen in those with average or below average intelligence.
False.
200
In 1955, which drug was approved by the FDA to treat depression and fatigue only later to be found to also help with those suffering from ADHD?
A. Cymbalta
B. Aspirin
C. Caffeine
D. Ritalin
300
This actor has two learning disabilities. Name the actor and the disabilities.
Justin Timberlake, ADD and OCD
https://www.special-education-degree.net/25-famous-people-with-learning-disorders/
300
(True or False) Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with a learning disability.
300
In what year did congress pass section 504 of the Rehabilitation act that prohibited discrimination against disabled individuals in federally funded programs?
A. 1901
B. 1973
C. 1920
D. 1988
400
A former NFL quarterback who played for the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets suffers from this disorder as well as his father and brother.
Who is Tim Tebow; Dyslexia.
https://www.special-education-degree.net/25-famous-people-with-learning-disorders/
400
What is the most common treatment for learning disabilities?
Special education
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/learning-disability
400
"Hyperkinetic Disorder" is renamed what in 1980?
A. Attention Deficit Disorder
B. Dyslexia
C. Dyscalculia
D. Dyspraxia
Bonus: What was it renamed in 1987?
A. Attention Deficit Disorder
Bonus: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder