The 4 D's of Learning
Which of the 4 D’s affects reading ability?
Dyslexia
What year was dyslexia first described?
1877
Dysgraphia affects which skill?
Writing/handwriting
Dyspraxia mainly affects what type of skills?
Motor skills (fine and gross)
According to the talk, is dyslexia related to intelligence?
No, people with dyslexia are just as intelligent
Which of the 4 D’s affects writing and forming letters?
Dysgraphia
Who coined the term “dyslexia”?
Rudolf Berlin
Name the two types of dysgraphia.
Motor-based and language-based
At what age are children typically diagnosed with dyspraxia?
After age 5
What does the speaker say about how the brain processes words in dyslexia?
It uses different pathways than typical readers
Which of the 4 D’s affects math and number sense?
Dyscalculia
Dyslexia is more than just a reading difficulty. Name two other areas it can affect.
Possible answers:
Concentration
memory
processing speed
organization
Dyscalculia affects which academic area?
Math
Name one type of therapy that can help children with dyspraxia.
Occupational or physical therapy, speech therapy (for apraxia)
Why is early identification of dyslexia important?
It helps provide support before self-esteem is damaged
Which of the 4 D’s affects coordination and motor skills?
Dyspraxia
Name two common strengths of people with dyslexia.
Possible answers:
Creativity, problem-solving, reasoning, pattern recognition, visual thinking
Give one everyday task that can be challenging for someone with dyscalculia.
possible answers:
Telling time, using money, reading timetables, cooking measurements
Name one tool or strategy that can help someone with dyspraxia.
Possible answers:
Velcro shoes, special pencil grips, checklists
What common myth about dyslexia does the talk debunk?
That people with dyslexia “see letters backwards”
Which type of professional help people improve their skills, and successfully manage everyday tasks?
Occupational Therapist
What tool can make books more accessible to people with dyslexia?
Possible answers:
Audiobooks, e-readers, colored overlays, dyslexia-friendly fonts
How is dyscalculia similar to dyslexia?
Possible answers
Both often run in families
and are lifelong learning disabilities
What is another word used for verbal dyspraxia?
Apraxia
What does the speaker emphasize as the key to helping dyslexic students thrive?
Possible answers:
Understanding, support, and teaching methods that fit how they learn