Please give reasons for your answers. You do not need to send any work on to me but hopefully my lectures on this blog/ book will help you with studies etc you may have come up.
Here are the ten statements it quizzes readers on:
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Dyslexia is a disease
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Dyslexia can be cured
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Dyslexic individuals can acquire reading and literacy skills at any age
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Dyslexic individuals have a limited capacity for learning
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Writing words and numbers backwards is an early sign of dyslexia
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Dyslexia is often associated with difficulty in solving problems
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Dyslexia is hereditary
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There are upsides to dyslexia
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At its core, dyslexia is a disability associated with vision problems
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Dyslexic learners are protected by federal law MindPlay Education+2edrevsf.org+2CHC Services+2
The quiz aims to raise awareness by challenging common myths about dyslexia.
✅ Correct Answers & Clarifications
Based on the quiz’s official answer key:
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1. False — Dyslexia is a brain-based difference in processing written symbols, not a disease
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2. False — It cannot be “cured,” but with proper evidence-based instruction and accommodations, people can learn to read successfully
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3. True — Individuals can acquire literacy skills at any age with the right instruction (some adults learn later in life)
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4. False — Dyslexia does not correlate with lower intelligence—students can be highly capable
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5. False — Reversing letters or numbers is a normal part of early development and NOT a reliable early sign
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6. False — Dyslexia primarily affects phonological processing and decoding—not necessarily problem-solving
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7. True — Dyslexia often runs in families; genetics play a role
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8. True — Many dyslexic individuals lead creative, high‑achieving lives, sometimes citing unique strengths in areas like spatial reasoning, creativity, and big-picture thinking
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9. False — Dyslexia is not a vision disorder; it stems from how the brain processes language
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10. True — In the U.S., dyslexic learners are protected under federal laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 & ADA accommodations MindPlay Education
🎯 Why It Matters
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Raises Awareness: Many people—including educators and parents—hold misconceptions about dyslexia that delay proper support.
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Encourages Early Action: Understanding these truths can prompt timely screening, intervention, and accommodations.
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Removes Stigma: Emphasizing that dyslexia is not a mark of low intelligence helps foster self-confidence and inclusion.
📚 How MindPlay Supports Dyslexia
Beyond the quiz, MindPlay offers tools geared toward real-world support:
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K–3 Dyslexia Screener (“MindPlay Signals”): A 15–25 minute assessment designed to flag early signs of dyslexia in young learners, measuring phonological awareness, spelling, fluency, and letter knowledge MindPlay Education+14MindPlay Education+14MindPlay Education+14.
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Reading Studio: A structured, adaptive literacy program using research-based methods (e.g. Orton‑Gillingham) that provides personalized interventions and progress tracking MindPlay Education+2MindPlay Education+2MindPlay Education+2.
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Myth-Busting Resources: MindPlay publishes educational content debunking widely held false beliefs about dyslexia to inform and empower parents and educators MindPlay Education.
📌 Next Steps for You
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Consider taking the quiz yourself to gauge your current level of awareness.
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If you're concerned about someone (perhaps a child) showing signs of dyslexia, consider an evidence-based screener or professional evaluation.
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Learn strategies that support reading development—structured, multisensory, explicit instruction can make a significant difference.
✅ Dyslexia Awareness Quiz (Easy Read
Version)
10 True or False
Questions + Answers
Based on MindPlay’s official quiz
Well done
📖 Slide 1: Title Slide
Are You Dyslexia Aware?
🧠A 10-question quiz to test your knowledge
🔎 Let’s bust some myths!
📄 Slide 2: Instructions
✔ Answer each question: TRUE or FALSE
✔ Think carefully—some may surprise you!
✔ Then check the answers and learn why
❌ Slide
3: Q1. Dyslexia is a disease
Answer: FALSE
➡ Dyslexia is not a disease – it’s a learning
difference that affects how the brain processes words.
❌ Slide
4: Q2. Dyslexia can be cured
Answer: FALSE
➡ There’s no “cure,” but people with dyslexia can learn
to read and succeed with the right help.
✅ Slide
5: Q3. People with dyslexia can learn to read at any age
Answer: TRUE
➡ Yes! With the right teaching, it’s never too late
to build reading skills.
❌ Slide
6: Q4. Dyslexic people have low intelligence
Answer: FALSE
➡ Wrong! People with dyslexia are often bright,
creative, and capable.
❌ Slide
7: Q5. Writing letters or numbers backwards is a clear sign of dyslexia
Answer: FALSE
➡ Young children often reverse letters—it’s normal.
Dyslexia is about language processing, not just writing backwards.
❌ Slide
8: Q6. Dyslexia causes problems with solving problems
Answer: FALSE
➡ Many people with dyslexia are great at problem
solving, especially in visual or practical tasks.
✅ Slide
9: Q7. Dyslexia is often passed down in families
Answer: TRUE
➡ Yes, dyslexia is genetic. It often runs in
families.
✅ Slide
10: Q8. Dyslexia has strengths too
Answer: TRUE
➡ People with dyslexia may have creative thinking,
big-picture skills, or strong verbal talents.
❌ Slide
11: Q9. Dyslexia is a vision problem
Answer: FALSE
➡ Dyslexia is about how the brain processes language—not
eyesight.
✅ Slide
12: Q10. People with dyslexia have legal rights
Answer: TRUE
➡ In the U.S. (and UK), people with dyslexia are protected
by laws like IDEA, ADA, and Section 504.
⭐ Slide
13: Well, Done!
🎉Thank you for taking part, you have done the quiz.
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