Which of the Following Statements Suggests That Dyslexia Has a Genetic

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements suggests that dyslexia has a genetic component to it?

• A) Dyslexia affects anywhere from 5% to 17.5% of American children.
• B) Dyslexic children understand sounds more acutely than other children do.
• C) Most studies show that dyslexia is much more common in boys than in girls.
• D) 25% to 65% of children who have one dyslexic parent are dyslexic themselves.

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