Reading Comprehension Instruction for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

AbstractStudents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have more difficulty in achieving proficiency in reading comprehension than their neurotypical peers. As students with ASD are increasingly educated in inclusive settings, general education teachers must have knowledge of the characteristics of autism that may impede comprehension of text to understand which instructional methods will achieve the best outcomes in reading. The authors describe how to use reading assessment measures to determine an instructional approach for students with ASD.

Source: Reading Teacher - August 17, 2020 Category: Child Development Authors: Ya ‐Chih Chang, Holly M. Menzies, Anna Osipova Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research