Question

A high school student presents with weakness in word recognition and spelling and has deficits in phonological and orthographic processing. The student shows relative strengths in underlying language skills, with typically average or above average abilities in the areas of vocabularly, morphology, syntac, and discourse. This pattern of strengths and weaknesses is MOST TYPICALLY associated with a diagnosis of:
a. Dyslexia
b. Hyperlexia
c. Language-learning disability
d. Attention deficit disorder

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter A

Dyslexia is a disorder that affects basic reading and language skills. It has its roots in brain systems responsible for phonological processing. This difference in phonological processing makes it difficult for people with dyslexia to process the sounds of words and to associate them with the letters or sequence of letters that represent them. Other common features of dyslexia include difficulties with quick naming, working memory and information processing.

Dyslexia is considered a specific learning disorder because its symptoms generally affect students' academic performance and there are no other changes (neurological, sensory, cognitive or motor) that justify the difficulties observed. It mainly affects the literacy process.