Which Statement Is True of Dyslexia

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of dyslexia?

• A) Dyslexia is more common in girls than boys.
• B) Most people with dyslexia naturally outgrow this condition as adults.
• C) Dyslexia has a biological/genetic basis.
• D) When children are poorly taught in the regular classroom, dyslexia is the diagnosis.

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