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CDT Family Education & Parent Collaboration Flashcards

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  1. Which accommodation is MOST commonly recommended for a student with dyslexia taking standardized tests?

    Answer: Oral administration or extended time

    Extended time and oral administration reduce the processing-speed and decoding demands that disadvantage students with dyslexia on standardized tests.

  2. A CDT notices a parent is consistently late to sessions and disengaged. The BEST initial response is to:

    Answer: Schedule a non-threatening conversation to explore barriers to participation

    Exploring barriers non-judgmentally often reveals logistical, cultural, or emotional obstacles that can be addressed collaboratively.

  3. Which resource would be MOST valuable to share with a newly diagnosed family seeking peer support?

    Answer: The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) parent resources and local branch contacts

    The IDA offers evidence-based parent resources, fact sheets, and local branch connections that support newly diagnosed families.

  4. A parent asks if their child should receive a diagnosis of dyslexia from a physician before starting intervention. The CDT should explain:

    Answer: Intervention can and should begin based on assessment data; a medical diagnosis is not required to start services

    Evidence-based intervention should begin as soon as assessment data indicates a need; waiting for a medical diagnosis delays critical early support.

  5. What is the PRIMARY goal of a CDT when conducting a parent education workshop on structured literacy?

    Answer: Empower parents with knowledge and specific strategies to support literacy development at home

    Parent workshops aim to build home-school consistency by equipping caregivers with practical, evidence-based literacy support strategies.

  6. Which statement about sibling risk for dyslexia is MOST accurate and important for a CDT to share with parents?

    Answer: Dyslexia has a strong hereditary component; siblings have a 40–60% risk and should be monitored for early signs

    Dyslexia is highly heritable, with siblings of affected children carrying a 40–60% risk, making early monitoring and screening essential.