CDT CDT Family Education & Parent Collaboration

Question 1

When educating parents about dyslexia, which explanation best describes its neurological basis?

Accepted Answer

A difference in how the brain processes phonological information

Answer

A personal choice or lack of effort

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A vision problem that causes letters to reverse

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A temporary delay that resolves without intervention

Question 2

Which strategy is MOST effective when communicating a student's progress to parents?

Accepted Answer

Share specific data and measurable outcomes in plain language

Answer

Use clinical jargon to convey professionalism

Answer

Provide only positive feedback to maintain motivation

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Limit communication to annual report cards

Question 3

A CDT is training a parent to practice phoneme segmentation at home. What is the FIRST step to ensure carry-over?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate the technique and have the parent practice with feedback

Answer

Have the parent observe a full therapy session

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Give the parent a printed worksheet without explanation

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Wait until the child has mastered the skill before involving parents

Question 4

Which federal law requires schools to provide parents with information about their child's special education eligibility and services?

Accepted Answer

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

Answer

HIPAA

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FERPA

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ADA Title III

Question 5

A parent asks why their child must read aloud slowly and repeat words during therapy. The BEST response by the CDT is:

Accepted Answer

Explain that repetition builds automaticity and strengthens neural pathways for decoding

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Tell the parent that the child has a severe deficit requiring intensive remediation

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Avoid explaining the rationale to keep sessions simple

Answer

Suggest the parent limit reading at home to avoid frustration

Question 6

Which approach BEST supports a family whose primary language is not English when providing dyslexia education?

Accepted Answer

Offer materials in the family's home language and use an interpreter when needed

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Conduct all sessions in English to build immersion

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Provide materials only in English since it is the school language

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Advise the family to focus on English and disregard the home language