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Dyslexia Facts
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Dyslexia is an "____________ difficulty" in reading, in relation to intelligence, motivation, education or professional status. 1. expected 2. unexpected
"unexpected" Dyslexia is defined by the International Dyslexia Association as a "language-based disability in which a person has trouble understanding words, sentences or paragraphs; both oral and written language are affected.
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Name at least one common myth about students with dyslexia. 1. Writing letters and words backwards are symptoms of dyslexia. 2. Reading disabilities are caused by visual perception problems. 3. Students will outgrow dyslexia. 4. A person with dyslexia can never learn to read. 5. All of the above
All of the above
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What is the number one, most needed accommodation for students with dyslexia? 1. Read question and answer choices 2. More time for school work and tests
More time! For all school work, assignments and tests.
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Name this multimillionaire, who is president of Turner Broadcasting Systems. Patricia Polacco Ted Turner
Ted Turner
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What are some of the strengths of a person with dyslexia?
artistic skill, athletic ability, musical ability, mechanical ability, people skills, 3-D visual-spatial skills, vivid imagination, intuition, creative, global thinking, curiosity.
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What is the cause of Dyslexia? 1. It is usually genetic 2. It is caused by poor vision
Dyslexia can be, but is not always, genetic. The exact causes of dyslexia are still not completely clear, but anatomical and brain imagery studies show differences in the way the brain of a dyslexic person develops and functions.
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What is the biggest warning sign of all? 1. Reading very slowly 2. A close relative with dyslexia or a family history of reading difficulty.
The biggest warning sign of all is: a close relative with dyslexia or a family history of reading difficulty.
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Name at least one type of Assistive Technology that can support students with dyslexia...
Electronic talking dictionary, Electronic text and audio books "Bookshare", Word processing / word prediction software programs, Reading and Spelling Apps., "Dragon Dictation" a voice recognition app. that allows you to easily speak and instantly see your text or email messages, Text-to-speech engines for reviewing /reading back text on a screen. Some students might also benefit from having the words highlighted as they follow along.
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Name this female Mexican actress, director, and television and film producer. First Initial is: S.
Salma Hayek
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You'll find people with dyslexia in every field. However, many excel and become "super stars" in what fields?
architecture/design, psychology, teaching, marketing/sales, culinary arts, woodworking/carpentry, performing arts/music, athletics, scientific research/medical, engineering, computers, electronics/mechanics, graphic arts/photography.
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People with dyslexia typically have average to above average intelligence. True or False
True-- People with dyslexia tend to be intelligent and can have a high IQ but a low reading score. Thus, someone who appears to be intelligent but not able to keep up with the work load is branded as being lazy or not interested.
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Which one of the following characteristics is NOT true for spelling? 1. Continually misspells high frequency sight words such as: they, what, where, does and because—despite extensive practice. 2. Misspells even when copying something from the board or from a book. 3. They insert or leave out letters, could-cold / star-stair. 4. Spelling is fine but reading is poor. 5. A word has the correct letters, but different sequence, who-how / lots-lost.
Spelling is fine but reading is poor.
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How soon should a student who appears to have characteristics of dyslexia be referred to RTI? 1. By 3rd grade 2. By First grade 3. By age 7
Here at YISD, we can test start testing at age 7, but characteristics can be evident in preschool. As many as one in five students have dyslexia. Early intervention is key to helping people with dyslexia learn to read and write well. Studies have shown that 74 percent of children who display reading problems in the third grade will remain poor readers into adulthood unless they receive special instruction in reading and phonological awareness.
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Name this great American actress and comedian, who is never afraid to share her point of "View"
Whoopi Goldberg
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Good _________ comprehension is usually a strength that helps the student comprehend at grade level what he hears orally. 1. oral 2. listening 3. writing
Listening comprehension
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Dyslexia is a life-long condition. True or False
True-- Unfortunately, there is no cure for dyslexia. There is no pill or “quick fix” for dyslexia. Children’s clinicians usually explain to parents that the brain is akin to a muscle, in the sense that it can be trained to operate differently (and more efficiently) with the proper instruction.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dyslexia? 1. The inability to read small "function" words such as: that, an, in 2. A terrific fear of reading out loud 3. Oral reading that is choppy and labored, not smooth or fluent 4. Reading that is fluent but poor comprehension.
Reading that is fluent but poor comprehension.
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Name at least one skill that students learn in dyslexia class, that they should transfer to the classroom and home?
"Tapping" individual sounds with their fingers. "Scooping" syllables into manageable parts. Using their pencil eraser to "scoop up" meaningful phrases for better fluency and comprehension. Visualization of text for increased comprehension.
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One of the most well know and respected German-born scientists who developed the general theory of relativity, in physics.
Albert Einstein
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What kind of instruction does a student with dyslexia need? 1. Explicit 2. Systematic 3.Structured 4. Multi-sensory 5. All of the above
All of the above Explicit – directly teaching skills for reading, spelling, and writing. Systematic and cumulative – a definite, logical sequence of concept introduction. Structured – step-by-step procedures for introducing, reviewing, and practicing concepts. Multi-sensory Teaching: using all learning pathways in the brain (visual/auditory, kinesthetic-tactile) simultaneously in order to enhance memory and learning. Using the 5 senses helps cover all of the learning styles.
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We know that students with dyslexia may struggle with: Oral language, Reading, Written Language, Poor organization and focus. What are some of the areas in Math that are challenging for a student with dyslexia?
People with dyslexia are often gifted in math. Their three-dimensional visualization skills help them "see" math concepts more quickly and clearly than non-dyslexic people. Unfortunately, difficulties in directionality, rote memorization, reading, and sequencing can make the following math tasks so difficult that their math gifts are never discovered.
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What are some of the Dyslexia symptoms in teens and adults?
Teens and adults are similar to children, Some common dyslexia symptoms in teens and adults include: Difficulty reading, Trouble understanding jokes or idioms, Reading aloud, Difficulty with time management, Difficulty summarizing a story, Difficulty learning a foreign language, Difficulty memorizing, Though early intervention is beneficial for dyslexia treatment, it's never too late to seek help for dyslexia!
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Should accommodations have an impact on how assignments are graded? Yes or No
No...School assignments and tests completed with accommodations should be graded the same way as those completed without accommodations. After all, accommodations are meant to "level the playing field," provide equal and ready access to the task at hand, and not meant to provide an undue advantage to the user.
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Name the handsome male actor who played a physician on "ER".
George Clooney
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What is the most important thing you as a parent/teacher can do to support students with dyslexia?
Focus on the child’s needs while capitalizing on the child’s existing strengths, Respect their differences, Honor them as individuals!