Purpose Reading involves the ability to decode and draw meaning from printed text.
Reading skill profiles vary widely among learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One …

Background. Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), a group of disabilities
characterized by difficulty with communication and social interaction, have fewer …

Foundational to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are difficulties developing joint attention,
social reciprocity, and language/communication. These challenges place children with ASD …

This study investigated the use of an adapted shared reading protocol with three children
with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in home settings. Using a multiple baseline across …

Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk of persistent
language and literacy difficulties. This study investigated the effectiveness of an 8-week …

Reading aloud to children is a valued practice to promote emergent literacy and language
skills that form the foundation for future reading success. We conducted a descriptive study …

A common literacy practice in early childhood classrooms is reading aloud to children. Little
is known, however, about the quality of engagement in shared reading activities for young …

As the number of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to
rise, more children with ASD are accessing early childhood services. Early childhood …

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) often demonstrate delays in early language
and literacy skills. Shared reading, the practice of adults reading aloud to children while …

The purpose of this literature review is to examine what makes reading for understanding
especially challenging for children on the autism spectrum, most of whom are skilled at …