85% of people with a reading disability struggle with
What is Dyslexia
100
Asperger's falls under the umbrella of
What is Autism
100
These labels are common misrepresentations of twice exceptional students
What is lazy and under achiever
100
Teaching twice-exceptional children to use these before they write or to organize thoughts will help them be successful
What are graphic organizers
200
Some characteristics of hyperactivity in ADHD children include
What are fidgiting, getting out of seat, running and climbing at inappropriate times, and talking excessively.
200
Characteristics of dyslexia in children include
What is confusing similar numbers or letters, rearranging letters inside words, or words inside sentences, exceptional verbal and communication skills
200
I can not do this so that people understand me
What is communicate
200
Students who possess an outstanding gift or talent, but also have a learning disability are known as
What is twice-exceptional
200
When you help a twice-exceptional child your focus should be on this rather than weaknesses
What is strengths
300
I am ADHD and I have played my own kids' nanny, a Genie in a Disney Cartoon, and I brought laughter to terminal patients.
Who is Robin Williams
300
This author had dyslexia and thanked her teacher in a children's book
Who is Patricia Polacco
300
Spelling words and fact recall are strong suits because I can do this easily
What is memorization
300
Because of my dyslexia when I read my script I sometimes see Mc Breamy.
Who is Patrick Dempsey
300
Using one instructional method or lecturing is the best way to service twice exceptional students
True or False
What is False
400
An ADHD child who blurts out answers before questions are finished, has trouble waiting his turn, or interrupts shows
What is impulsivity
400
I am a noble peace prize winner known for my theory of relativity
Who is Albert Einstein
400
A movie based around an Autistic character, where Tom Cruise played my brother Charlie.
What is Rainman
400
My dyslexia did not stop my from dancing to Bob Seger in my socks, sunglasses, dress shirt and whitey tighties
Who is Tom Cruise
400
Using these can help me stay organized and on schedule
What is calendars and assignment books
500
I have poor attention skills because I daydream, I do not believe in organization, I often question my teachers rules or directions, I am
What is gifted
500
My first animated full length movie was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Who is Walt Disney
500
Focusing on activities or concepts to the point of obsession
What is hyper-focus
500
My ADHD was not a factor in my winning 8 gold medals, broke 7 world records and one olympic record in swimming in the 2008 olympics
Who is Michael Phelps
500
"I was one of the 'puzzle children' myself -- a dyslexic . . . And I still have a hard time reading today. Accept the fact that you have a problem. Refuse to feel sorry for yourself. You have a challenge; never quit!"
You can not go to New York City during christmas without visiting the Christmas tree in the center named after me.