CALT Educational Therapy 2

Question 1

Educational therapy differs from tutoring primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Addresses underlying cognitive and processing deficits that interfere with learning

Answer

Educational therapy targets the root cognitive and processing causes of learning difficulties, not just content knowledge gaps.

Question 2

A student referred for dyslexia is most likely to benefit from which type of reading instruction?

Accepted Answer

Structured literacy based on Orton-Gillingham principles

Answer

Structured literacy based on Orton-Gillingham principles is the evidence-based approach specifically designed for students with dyslexia.

Question 3

Educational therapists working with students with dyslexia often address executive function because:

Accepted Answer

Many students with dyslexia also have weaknesses in working memory and attention that affect learning

Answer

Working memory, attention, and organizational skills frequently co-occur with dyslexia and must be addressed for comprehensive learning support.

Question 4

When an educational therapist conducts an intake assessment, the primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the student's learning profile, strengths, and specific areas of difficulty to guide intervention

Answer

Intake assessment creates a comprehensive picture of the student's cognitive, linguistic, and academic profile to inform individualized intervention planning.

Question 5

Which is a key feature of evidence-based educational therapy for dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

Explicit, cumulative, and systematic instruction

Answer

Evidence-based practice for dyslexia requires explicit teaching, cumulative review, and systematic sequencing from simple to complex patterns.

CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist Practice Test

CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist Practice Test

CALT Educational Therapy 2