Specific Learning Disability (SLD) and Special Education

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What is the most common type of SLD?

  1. Dyslexia

  2. Dyscalculia

  3. Dysgraphia

  4. Dyspraxia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that affects the ability to read, write, and spell.

What are the signs and symptoms of dyslexia?

  1. Difficulty reading and writing

  2. Difficulty with spelling

  3. Difficulty with math

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyslexia can cause a variety of difficulties, including difficulty reading and writing, difficulty with spelling, and difficulty with math.

What are the causes of dyslexia?

  1. Genetics

  2. Brain injury

  3. Environmental factors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyslexia is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, brain injury, and environmental factors.

How is dyslexia diagnosed?

  1. A physical exam

  2. A blood test

  3. A psychological evaluation

  4. An educational evaluation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyslexia is diagnosed through an educational evaluation that includes a review of the child's academic history, a cognitive assessment, and a language assessment.

How is dyslexia treated?

  1. Medication

  2. Therapy

  3. Special education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyslexia is treated with a combination of medication, therapy, and special education.

What is the most common type of dyscalculia?

  1. Arithmetic dyscalculia

  2. Procedural dyscalculia

  3. Spatial dyscalculia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arithmetic dyscalculia is the most common type of dyscalculia and affects the ability to understand and perform basic arithmetic operations.

What are the signs and symptoms of dyscalculia?

  1. Difficulty with math facts

  2. Difficulty with word problems

  3. Difficulty with measurement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyscalculia can cause a variety of difficulties, including difficulty with math facts, difficulty with word problems, and difficulty with measurement.

What are the causes of dyscalculia?

  1. Genetics

  2. Brain injury

  3. Environmental factors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyscalculia is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, brain injury, and environmental factors.

How is dyscalculia diagnosed?

  1. A physical exam

  2. A blood test

  3. A psychological evaluation

  4. An educational evaluation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyscalculia is diagnosed through an educational evaluation that includes a review of the child's academic history, a cognitive assessment, and a math assessment.

How is dyscalculia treated?

  1. Medication

  2. Therapy

  3. Special education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dyscalculia is treated with a combination of medication, therapy, and special education.

What is the most common type of dysgraphia?

  1. Motor dysgraphia

  2. Perceptual dysgraphia

  3. Cognitive dysgraphia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Motor dysgraphia is the most common type of dysgraphia and affects the ability to write legibly and fluently.

What are the signs and symptoms of dysgraphia?

  1. Difficulty with handwriting

  2. Difficulty with spelling

  3. Difficulty with grammar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dysgraphia can cause a variety of difficulties, including difficulty with handwriting, difficulty with spelling, and difficulty with grammar.

What are the causes of dysgraphia?

  1. Genetics

  2. Brain injury

  3. Environmental factors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dysgraphia is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic, brain injury, and environmental factors.

How is dysgraphia diagnosed?

  1. A physical exam

  2. A blood test

  3. A psychological evaluation

  4. An educational evaluation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dysgraphia is diagnosed through an educational evaluation that includes a review of the child's academic history, a cognitive assessment, and a writing assessment.

How is dysgraphia treated?

  1. Medication

  2. Therapy

  3. Special education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dysgraphia is treated with a combination of medication, therapy, and special education.

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