Answer page to the Dysgraphia quiz

 Sorry guys, I just notice I have missed out the Dysgraphia answer page to the Dysgraphia quiz I posted some months back. I guess many of you may have checked your answers elsewhere but all the same here it is in case anyone wants or needs it. Not how I missed that lol, sorry. Good luck to those who may be doing the quiz and good luck to your studies etc.  

✅ Dysgraphia Quiz

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Answer B 

1. What is dysgraphia?
a) A type of anxiety disorder
b) A learning disability that affects writing ability
c) A speech and language disorder
d) A reading disability

2. Which of the following is a common difficulty for people with dysgraphia? Answer c
a) Hearing loud noises
b) Running and jumping
c) Writing neatly and consistently
d) Understanding spoken directions

3. Dysgraphia affects which main area of learning? Answer c
a) Reading fluency
b) Verbal reasoning
c) Written expression
d) Mathematical calculation

4. What are some signs of handwriting difficulties in dysgraphia? Answer B

a) Talking too fast
b) Trouble staying on lines, uneven spacing, and poor grip
c) Forgetting words
d) Singing during tasks

5. True or False: Dysgraphia is caused by low intelligence. B False 
a) True
b) False

6. Which of the following might a person with dysgraphia struggle within writing tasks? A spelling and grammar.
a) Spelling and grammar
b) Choosing correct answers in quizzes
c) Speaking in front of others
d) Drawing pictures

7. What kind of support can help someone with dysgraphia? Answer B
a) Punishment for messy writing
b) Early intervention, occupational therapy, and classroom accommodations
c) Ignoring the problem so it goes away
d) Asking them to write faster

8. How might a student with dysgraphia feel about writing tasks?
Answer c 

 ) Excited and relaxed

b) Happy to write essays quickly
c) Frustrated and may avoid writing
d) Confused about math problems

9. What is the DSM-5? Answer c
a) A book of stories about learning
b) A spelling guide for students
c) A diagnostic manual used to identify mental and learning disorders
d) A handwriting exercise book

10. Why is early diagnosis and support important for dysgraphia? Answer B
a) It prevents eyesight problems
b) It helps individuals thrive with the

 right tools and strategies

c) It avoids needing to write ever again
d) It makes handwriting perfect overnight

Understanding Dysgraphia - Child Mind Institute

 

Easy Read – Important Information for Learners and Trainees

 

📘

👩‍🏫 About the book and quizzes

• Each chapter in this book has a quiz. (📄❓)

• The quizzes are for learners, trainees, workers, parents, carers, and families. (👩‍🎓👨‍🔧👪)

• The quizzes help you learn and think about what you read. (💭📚)

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💡 If you are doing a course or training

• Some answers are in the book. Some you may need to research. (🔍📘)

• Look at the questions first, then write the answers in your own words. (✍️)

• You can use other books or websites but check they are safe and real. (🌐✅)

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🕒 No deadlines

• You do not need to send your work to me. (📤🚫)

• You can take your time. There is no time limit. (🕰️😊)

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📏 Follow your teacher’s or tutor’s rules

• Always follow the rules from your teachers, tutors, or exam boards. (👩‍🏫📋)

• Near exam time, try to use fewer references and more of your own learning. (🧠📝)

• Please do not copy someone else’s work. (🚫📄📄)

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🌟 Remember

This book is here to help you:
✅ Learn new things.
✅ Stay safe and confident.
✅ Be proud of your own work and progress.

Answers to the What Is Global Developmental Delay (GDD) quiz

 

Quiz: GDD — Answers

1. Answer: B — Delay in two or more developmental domains

2. Answer: C — Under age 5

3. Answer: D — Cardiovascular endurance is not normally a developmental domain in GDD (domains are e.g. motor / speech / cognition / social)

4. Answer: True

5. Answer: False — in many cases no specific cause is found

6. Answer: A, B & D (Genetic testing; Brain MRI; Developmental evaluation by a specialist)

7. Answer: B — Early intervention with therapy is most important

8. Answer: False — GDD may change; intervention can help, diagnosis may be refined over time

9. Answer: D — All of the above are risk factors

10. Answer: B — “Always 

William's syndrome quiz

 Answers on the two post next to this. There are a normal version and an easy read, which version is easy for you.

🧠 Williams Syndrome – Quiz (Easy Read)

Questions

1. What is Williams Syndrome?
   a) A cold you can catch
   b) A condition where a small piece of a chromosome is missing
   c) A type of food

2. How many people in the UK have Williams Syndrome?
   a) 1 in 18,000
   b) 1 in 100
   c) 1 in 10

3. Can Williams Syndrome be passed on from parents?
   a) Yes
   b) No

4. What kind of disability is Williams Syndrome?
   a) A learning disability
   b) A hearing disability
   c) A vision disability

5. What might babies with Williams Syndrome find difficult?
   a) Sleeping and feeding
   b) Running fast
   c) Reading

6. How might a person with Williams Syndrome look?
   a) Wide mouth, round cheeks, and small gaps between teeth
   b) Very tall with small hands
   c) Curly hair and green eyes

7. What are people with Williams Syndrome often like?
   a) Quiet and shy
   b) Talkative and friendly
   c) Angry and rude

8. What kind of test can help doctors find out if someone has Williams Syndrome?
   a) Hearing test
   b) Blood test
   c) Eye test

9. What kind of support can help someone with Williams Syndrome?
   a) Physiotherapy and speech therapy
   b) Driving lessons
   c) Cooking classes

10. Can people with Williams Syndrome have mental health problems as they get older?
    a) Yes
    b) No

🧠 Williams Syndrome – Easy Read

 

✅ Answer Sheet

1. b) A condition where a small piece of a chromosome is missing

2. a) 1 in 18,000

3. b) No

4. a) A learning disability

5. a) Sleeping and feeding

6. a) Wide mouth, round cheeks, and small gaps between teeth

7. b) Talkative and friendly

8. b) Blood test

9. a) Physiotherapy and speech therapy

10. a) Yes

What it is

• Williams Syndrome is a rare condition.

• A small piece of information is missing from a chromosome.

• This happens by chance.

• It is not passed on by parents.

• About 1 in every 18,000 people in the UK have it.

• It is a learning disability.

• Everyone with Williams Syndrome is different.

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👶 When someone is young

• Babies may be born small or underweight.

• They may grow slowly.

• They may have fed or bowel problems.

• They may wake up a lot or find it hard to sleep.

• Some children may be slow to hold or pick up things.

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😊 How someone may look

• People may have a wide mouth.

• They may have round cheeks.

• They may have small gaps between their teeth.

• These are some things a doctor may notice.

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🗣️ Talking and behaviour

• People with Williams Syndrome are often very friendly.

• They may talk a lot and love being with others.

• They may find it hard to understand personal space.

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❤️ Health and feelings

• Some people may have health problems as they get older.

• They may also have anxiety or mental health problems.

• A blood test can help find out if someone has Williams Syndrome.

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🧩 Support that can help

• Physiotherapy – helps with movement and balance.

• Speech and Language Therapy – helps with communication.

• Education support – helps learning at school or college.

• Kind and patient support helps people feel safe and happy.

What is William’s Syndrome?

 Williams Syndrome

A rare genetic condition affecting learning and growth.
Symbol idea: DNA strand

 Williams Syndrome – What Are People Good At?

🗣️ Talkative and Expressive:
People with Williams syndrome often have good vocabulary and love talking.

🎵 Very Musical:
They may have a great memory for songs, strong rhythm, and a love of music.

🙂 Recognizing Faces:
They are often very good at seeing and remembering faces.

👫 Very Social:
They usually enjoy meeting new people, and are friendly and chatty.

🧠 Challenges:
They may find it harder to:

·         Understand shapes and space (visuospatial skills)

·         Do math

·         Focus or concentrate (some have ADHD)

·         Use fine motor skills (like handwriting or using small tools)

 

Williams Syndrome

Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic condition.
People with this condition are missing a small piece of information (genes) from one of their chromosomes.

No one knows exactly why this happens.
It is not passed down from parents.
In the UK, about 1 in every 18,000 people are born with Williams Syndrome.

It is classed as a learning disability, and everyone with the condition is affected in different ways.

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Early Signs and Development

• Babies may be born smaller or lighter than other babies.
• They may grow more slowly than other children.
• They can have feeding or bowel difficulties.
• Some may find it hard to sleep.
• Children may be slow at holding things or learning new skills.

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Appearance

Williams Syndrome can sometimes be recognised by a person’s facial features, such as:

• A wide mouth
• Full, round cheeks
• Small gaps between the teeth

Because of this, it is sometimes compared to Down Syndrome, which also has visible traits.

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Personality and Behaviour

People with Williams Syndrome are often:

• Very friendly and chatty
• • Babies may be born smaller or lighter than other babies.
  • They may grow more slowly than other children.
  • They can have feeding or bowel difficulties.
  • Some may find it hard to sleep.
  • Children may be slow at holding things or learning new skills.

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  Appearance

  Williams Syndrome can sometimes be recognised by a person’s facial features, such as:

  • A wide mouth
  • Full, round cheeks
  • Small gaps between the teeth

  Because of this, it is sometimes compared to Down Syndrome, which also has visible traits.

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  Personality and Behaviour

  People with Williams Syndrome are often:

  • Very friendly and chatty
  • Loving and sociable
  • Keen to talk and connect with others

  However, they might also find it hard to understand personal space or social boundaries.

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  Health and Mental Health

  As they grow older, people with Williams Syndrome may experience:

  • Physical health problems
  • Anxiety or other mental health difficulties

  Doctors can diagnose the condition using a blood test.

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  Support and Treatment

  People with Williams Syndrome may benefit from:

  • Physiotherapy – to help with movement and coordination
  • Speech and Language Therapy – to support communication skills
  • Special education support – to help with learning and confidence

   

Latest disabled Facebook groups

  My latest disabled groups, whether it's one, two, three, or all of them, if they choose. Thank you. Always take the time to learn about disability and never judge Disability

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🌟 Spotting Early Signs: Learning Disabilities, Developmental Differences, and Mental Health Challenges

 

Many people visit this website for different reasons — maybe you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, friend, or carer. Sometimes you might notice something about a child, teenager, or adult you know and wonder,
“Why are they struggling with this?” or “Could something else be going on?”

You’re not alone in asking these questions — and learning more is the first step toward understanding and support.

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💡 What Is a Learning Disability or Developmental Difference?

A learning disability means that a person’s brain processes information differently.
It’s not about intelligence — it’s about how the person learns, remembers, and understands things.

Common examples include:

• Dyslexia: reading and writing difficulties

• Dyspraxia (DCD): coordination and motor planning difficulties

• Dyscalculia: struggles with maths and numbers

• Dysgraphia: difficulties with handwriting and written expression

• Autism: differences in communication, social understanding, and sensory processing

• ADHD: difficulties with attention, focus, and impulse control

Sometimes, people may also have mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, or mood changes, which can appear alongside these learning differences — especially if their struggles have gone unnoticed or misunderstood.

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🧩 Common Signs to Look For

These signs can appear at any age — not just in childhood.

Area	Possible Signs
Learning / Understanding	Difficulty remembering instructions, learning letters or numbers, or following directions
Speech & Communication	Late talking, trouble explaining thoughts, repeating phrases, or not understanding tone or jokes
Reading & Writing	Slow reading, confusing similar words, trouble spelling, or avoiding reading aloud
Maths & Numbers	Struggling with counting, telling time, money, or understanding number patterns
Motor Skills	Trouble with shoelaces, handwriting, catching a ball, or balance
Attention & Focus	Easily distracted, forgetful, or often losing items
Social & Emotional	Finds friendships hard, avoids group play, gets upset easily, or shows frustration and anxiety
Daily Living Skills	Finds routines, dressing, or organisation very difficult, even with reminders

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💬 If You Notice These Signs

If you’re worried about someone you know:

• Gently talk with their parent, carer, or teacher.

• Encourage them to ask for an assessment — such as a developmental check or educational evaluation.

• Remind them that early help can make life easier and build confidence.

• Suggest they speak to their GP, paediatrician, or school counsellor.

• Share resources or supportive websites — sometimes that’s the first step!

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❤️ Remember

Everyone learns and thinks in different ways.
Understanding these differences can change lives — not just for the person with the condition, but for their whole family.

By learning the signs, sharing what you know, and offering support, you are helping create awareness, understanding, and inclusion for everyone.

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🌍 Useful Links & Support

• How to Spot Early Signs of Learning Disabilities – WikiHow

• CDC – Child Developmental Milestones

• National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

• Mind (UK) / NAMI (USA)

What to Include

 

Here’s what you might want to cover when educating new parents and families:

1. What is a Learning Disability / Mental Health Challenge

   • Definitions: what “learning disability” means (e.g. differences in reading, writing, math, processing, attention).

   • What “mental illness / mental health challenge” means (e.g. anxiety, depression, behavioral or emotional regulation issues).

   • Use simple, non-judgmental language.

2. Why Early Signs Matter

   • Early identification can lead to support, accommodations, and better long-term outcomes (both academic and emotional / social).

   • It can reduce stress on family and child if needs are recognized vs mis-interpreted as “just bad behavior.”

   • Helps children reach their potential and builds self-esteem.

3. Common Early Signs to Watch For
   You can break these down by age groups (infants/toddlers, preschool / kindergarten, elementary school, adolescence). Examples of signs might include (but aren’t limited to):

   Age Group	Possible Signs
   Infants / Toddlers	delayed speaking / babbling, poor eye contact, lack of imitation, delays in gross / fine motor skills
   Preschool / Early School Age	trouble learning letters or numbers, difficulty following multi-step instructions, trouble with fine motor tasks (e.g. holding a pencil), problems with phonemic awareness (sounds in words), frequent frustration with assignments that peers handle
   Elementary Age	slow reading / reading with difficulty, difficulty with math concepts even after extra practice, trouble organizing tasks or keeping track of school materials, trouble with working memory (difficulty remembering instructions), difficulty socializing / interpreting social cues
   Middle / High School	very slow progress in academic skills compared to peers, difficulty keeping up with more complex assignments, trouble managing time or planning long-term projects, persistent anxiety, changes in mood or behavior, withdrawal from peers, or declining grades despite effort

4. Behavioral or Emotional Indicators

   • Persistent frustration, anger, avoidance of tasks.

   • Changes in sleep or appetite.

   • Anxiety about school, test-taking, or social situations.

   • Withdrawal from friends or longer periods of mood swings.

   • Trouble with transitions (moving from activity to activity), or coping with change.

5. What Families Can Do If They Notice Signs

   • Talk with teachers, caregivers, pediatrician.

   • Ask for screening or evaluation (developmental screening, educational evaluation).

   • Learn about accommodations (IEPs / 504 plans in school, speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral supports).

   • Seek mental health support if emotional / behavioral challenges are present (counselors, therapists).

   • Use supportive strategies at home: routines, structure, breaking down tasks, positive reinforcement, collaboration with school staff.

6. Resources

   • Local / state early intervention programs.

   • Educational or behavioral support services.

   • Hotlines or websites for mental health.

   • Parent-support groups.

   • Online reliable sources (e.g. CDC, NIH, WHO, or local government/school district pages).

7. Encouragement & Reducing Stigma

   • Let families know noticing signs doesn’t mean something is "wrong" with their child — often it means the child learns or processes differently, and help is available.

   • Emphasize strengths: many children with learning differences have unique talents and succeed with the right supports.

   • Encourage open conversations about mental health, normalize seeking help.

🧠 Easy Read: How to Know if You or Someone You Know Has a Learning Disability

 

A learning disability means a person’s brain works in a different way.
It can make learning and everyday life harder.

💬 What this means

Some people find it hard to:

• Understand or remember information 🧩

• Learn new skills 📘

• Do things like other people their age 👣

🏠 Things that might be hard

People with learning disabilities may find it hard to:

• Manage a home 🏡

• Look after themselves or their health 💊

• Learn in school or college 🎓

• Understand work instructions 💼

🔍 Everyone is different

Not everyone finds the same things hard.
For example:

• One person may struggle with reading or spelling ✏️

• Another person may struggle with maths or money 💰

⚙️ Other difficulties can include:

• Talking or understanding others 🗣️

• Walking, hearing or seeing 👂👁️

• Reading and writing 📖

• Remembering things 🧠

• Knowing left and right ↔️

• Finishing one job before starting another ⏳

• Focusing on one thing at a time 🎯

🌟 People have strengths too!

People with learning disabilities have many talents and good ideas.
They might be great at:

• Art 🎨

• Acting 🎭

• Music 🎵

• Caring for others 💕

• Problem solving 🧩

Everyone learns in their own way.
With the right support, people with learning disabilities can do well and live a full life. 🌈

PowerPoint Comic Layout Plan

 

 

Slide 1: Title Page

• Title: “Meet the Team: Disability and Mental Health Awareness”

• Subtitle: “Ben, Miss Brown, and Amy introduce themselves”

• Include a small heart 💖, brain 🧠, and book 📘 symbol for accessibility.

Slide 2: Comic Strip (your artwork)

• Use your current image (the one you uploaded).

• Add short alt-text captions for accessibility (e.g., “Drawing of Ben introducing himself as Amy’s college tutor”).

• Optional: Place a light blue or pastel background to soften the look and make it more classroom friendly.

Slide 3: Character Guide

• Ben – College Tutor

• Miss Brown – Special Needs Teacher

• Amy – Learning Disability and Mental Health Student and Tutor

• Add simple icons next to each role (👨‍🏫, 👩‍🏫, 👩‍🎓).

Slide 4 (optional): About the Project

• A short sentence like:
  “This comic helps people understand learning disability and mental health awareness through fun and accessible drawings.”

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🧩 Easy Read Adaptation

I’ll create a version with:

• Large print text and plain backgrounds.

• Simple sentences under each picture (instead of speech bubbles).

• Optional Widgit-style symbols for key ideas like teacher, student, and college.

 

1. Text Clarity

• When you move it to PowerPoint or digital format, retype the speech bubbles using large, clear font (e.g. Arial Rounded MT Bold or Open Dyslexic).

• Keep the sentences short, like:

  • Ben: “Hi, I’m Ben. I’m a college tutor.”

  • Miss Brown: “I’m Miss Brown, a special needs teacher.”

  • Amy: “Hi, I’m Amy. I teach and learn about disabilities and mental health.”

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🎨 2. Layout and Borders

• Keep the 3-panel layout (top row: Ben and Miss Brown, bottom row: Amy).

• Add thick borders or coloured boxes behind each panel for visual separation.

• You could also add a title panel at the top — e.g. “Meet the Team!” or “Our Disability and Mental Health Story.”

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🧩 3. Visual Enhancements

• Use symbol images or icons (like Widgit or ARASAAC) to represent:

  • A brain (for mental health)

  • A heart (for kindness/support)

  • A book (for education/learning)

• This makes it accessible and Easy Read–friendly.

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🗂️ 4. Character Guide (Optional Box at Bottom)

Add a small section like:

Characters:
🧑‍🏫 Ben – College Tutor
👩‍🏫 Miss Brown – Special Needs Teacher
👩‍🎓 Amy – Student and Teacher of Learning Disability and Mental Health Awareness

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1. 🎨 Do you want to keep your hand-drawn characters (like in your image) and place them inside digital boxes — or would you like me to recreate them digitally in a clear cartoon style?

2. 🗂️ Title preference:

   • “Meet the Team!”

   • “Disability and Mental Health Awareness Characters”

   • or something else?

3. 🗨️ Text style: Would you like me to keep the speech bubbles with short introductions, like:

   • Ben: “Hi, I’m Ben. I’m a college tutor.”

   • Miss Brown: “Hello, I’m Miss Brown. I teach students with special needs.”

   • Amy: “Hi, I’m Amy. I study and teach about learning disabilities and mental health.”

4. 💡 Do you want symbols or icons added (like a heart, brain, or book) for Easy Read accessibility?

Once I know your preferences, I can create your PowerPoint comic and Easy Read graphic strip for you.