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

Dyslexia is a neurologically-based difference in phonological processing, not a vision problem or lack of effort.

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

Using specific data and plain language empowers parents to understand and support their child's progress meaningfully.

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

Modeling the technique and having the parent practice with corrective feedback ensures accurate home implementation.

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

IDEA mandates that parents be informed and involved in all eligibility, evaluation, and IEP decisions.

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

Answer

Explaining the neuroscience of automaticity helps parents understand and value the repeated-reading practice.

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test