A Reading Proficiency Level That Is Much Lower Than Would

question 205

Multiple Choice

A reading proficiency level that is much lower than would be expected based on the measure of general intelligence is called:

• A) dyslexia.
• B) perceptual deficit disorder.
• C) developmental coordination disorder.
• D) speech sound disorder.

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