Dyslexia
True or false: Dyslexia is caused by laziness or not trying hard enough.
False. Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental learning disorder.
What area of learning does dyscalculia affect?
Math and number processing.
What area of learning does dysgraphia affect?
Writing.
What does auditory processing disorder affect?
How the brain processes and interprets auditory information.
Giving someone extra time always solves the challenges caused by a learning disorder.
MYTH. Extra time helps some people, but the most useful support depends on the person's specific needs.
What area of learning does dyslexia primarily affect?
Reading and word recognition.
Name one everyday task that may be difficult for someone with dyscalculia.
Calculating change, estimating costs, or understanding measurements.
True or false: Messy handwriting alone proves someone has dysgraphia.
False. A broader assessment of writing difficulties and their impact is needed
Is auditory processing disorder the same as hearing loss?
No. Hearing loss affects the ability to hear sounds; auditory processing difficulties involve interpreting auditory information. They can coexist.
Someone can struggle to understand spoken instructions even when their hearing is normal.
FACT. Auditory processing difficulties can affect how spoken information is interpreted.
Does dyslexia mean someone has low intelligence?
No. Dyslexia does not determine a person's intelligence.
True or false: Someone with dyscalculia can be good at reading or writing.
True. A math-related learning difficulty does not automatically mean someone struggles in other academic areas.
Name one writing difficulty someone with dysgraphia may experience.
Difficult handwriting, spelling, or organizing written ideas.
Can someone have normal hearing but still struggle to understand speech in a noisy room?
Yes.
A person can have dyslexia and dyscalculia at the same time. Myth or fact?
Fact! Learning disorders can co-occur.
Name one common difficulty a person with dyslexia may experience.
Difficulty decoding words, reading fluently, or spelling.
Name one tool that may help someone who struggles with math calculations.
A calculator, number line, or visual model.
Can someone know what they want to say but struggle to get it onto paper?
Yes.
Name one situation that may be difficult for someone with auditory processing difficulties.
Following spoken directions or distinguishing speech from background noise.
Everyone with the same learning disorder experiences exactly the same difficulties. Myth or fact?
Myth! Learning profiles vary from person to person.
Name one tool that can help someone with dyslexia access written material.
Audiobooks or text-to-speech software.
What does number sense mean?
Understanding numbers, quantities, and how they relate to each other.
Name one technology tool that may help someone who struggles with written output.
Speech-to-text, typing on a keyboard, or spell-check.
Name two supports that may help someone who struggles to process spoken instructions.
Reduce background noise, provide written directions, break instructions into steps, or check understanding.
Dyslexia only affects people who speak English.
MYTH. Dyslexia occurs across languages, though its effects can differ depending on the writing system.