doi: 10.1177/1088357608328515.
Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Abstract
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 instruction for children with ASD that encompasses one or more of the five components of reading. The review yielded 11 studies with 61 participants ages 4 to 17. Results indicate that children with ASD can benefit from reading instruction consistent with reading research. Research in this area is still preliminary, and more research is needed to guide practice. Possible directions for future research are provided.
Keywords: autism spectrum disorders; literacy; reading.
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