Reading Comprehension and Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Reading Comprehension

The Conditions of Beginning Reading Instruction for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

A disproportionate number of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are below grade level in reading. This trend may be due in part to characteristics of the disability, but it may also reflect lack of access to the instructional conditions needed for success in beginning reading. In this study, we surveyed special education teachers to investigate the conditions of reading instruction fo...

Effects of Direct Instruction on the Reading Comprehension of Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities

This study investigated effects of a Direct Instruction reading comprehension program implemented with students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental disabilities (DD). There is little research in the area of reading comprehension for students with ASD and no research as to the effectiveness of reading comprehension Direct Instruction (DI). This study extended previous research...

Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Legislation mandates that all children, including children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) be taught to read in ways that are consistent with reading research, and target the five components of evidence-based reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension strategies. The purpose of this review is to synthesize the literature on reading instr...

The comparing reading strategies and executive functions between successful and non successful students with autism spectrum disorder in education

Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by deficits in social communication and social intraction, and restricted and repetitive behvaiors, interest and activites. The purpose of this research is the comparing reading strategies and executive functions between successful and non successful students with autism spectrum disorder in education. The research population includes all students with ...