1. People with dyslexia see words backwards.

True False

2. Dyslexia runs in families.

True False

3. More boys than girls are dyslexic.

True False

4. Dyslexia is a language-based deficit.

True False

5. Dyslexia is a vision-based deficit.

True False

6. Smart people cannot be dyslexic.

True False

7. Difficulty learning the names of letters in
kindergarten is a predictor of dyslexia.

True False

8. We can only really diagnose dyslexia once a child
fails at learning how to read.

True False

9. Dyslexia can be outgrown.

True False

10. Students with dyslexia often over-rely on context to
figure out new words.

True False

11. Dyslexia can be identified quickly

True False

12. Research has demonstrated changes in the brain
after certain educational interventions

True False

13. A core deficit in phonological processing is the
root cause of dyslexia.

True False

14. People with dyslexia often have difficulty with word
retrieval and general speed of processing input.

True False

15. Listening comprehension is often a good predictor
of potential in dyslexics.

True False

16. Spelling performance is a good indicator of dyslexia

True False

17. Students with dyslexia often display talents in
non-language centered skills

True False

18. Children with dyslexia are taught to read most
effectively by being immersed in good literature.

True False

19. Readers with learning disabilities need highly systematic, structured, explicit, and intensive multisensory instruction matching their developmental levels in phonological awareness, word recognition, and comprehension

True False

20. If appropriate intervention is not begun before 3rd grade for dyslexics, 74% will still be behind in 9th grade.

True False