Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Quiz

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Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Quiz
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1. Individuals with Specific Learning
Disabilities comprise 5 of the general population
True False
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1. The answer is False!
15 to 20 percent of the population has a specific
learning disability (SLD).
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2. Individuals with Specific Learning
Disabilities show low but consistent performance.
True False
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2. The answer is .False!
Individuals with SLD show inconsistent
performance.
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3. Learning Disabilities can be determined using
a recognized screening tool.
True False
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3. The answer is False!
SLD is diagnosed through a series of assessments.
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4. Individuals with Specific Learning
Disabilities(SLD) can have a family history of
SLD.
True False
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4. The answer isTrue!
It is very common for learning disabilities to
run in families.
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5. Learning disabilities may be discovered across
the life span.
True False
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5. The answer is.True!
SLD can be discovered at any time in a persons
life.
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For more information on Learning Disabilities ,
go to these sites

• Ld Online-www.ldonline.org
• TeachingLD-www.teachingld.org
• Council for Learning Disabilities-http//www.cldin
  ternational.org/
• International Dyslexia Association-http//www.inte
  rdys.org/
• National Institute for Learning- www.nifl.org