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Publication Date: 2022-Apr
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Early Reading Comprehension Intervention for Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Hyperlexia
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v52 n4 p1652-1672 Apr 2022
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and hyperlexia (HPL) have both advanced word reading skills and a reading comprehension disorder, alongside impaired oral language. We developed a unique, parent-supported, tablet-based intervention aiming to improve oral and reading comprehension at the word-, phrase- and sentence-level, for preschoolers with ASD and hyperlexia (ASD + HPL). English-speaking preschoolers (N = 30) with ASD + HPL (N = 8), ASD without HPL (N = 7) and typical development (N = 15) underwent a 6-week no-intervention period followed by a 6-week intervention period. Findings revealed a significant increase in reading comprehension scores for the group with ASD + HPL as compared to the TD group (p = 0.023). Gains were also found for receptive but not expressive language for all groups. Implications for early intervention for preschoolers with ASD + HPL are discussed.
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Handheld Devices, Reading Difficulties, Language Impairments, Oral Language, Preschool Children, Intervention, Scores, Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Outcomes of Education, Comparative Analysis, Achievement Gains
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