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Cologon, Kathy; Cupples, Linda; Wyver, Shirley – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
This research evaluated the effectiveness of reading instruction targeting oral reading and phonological awareness for children with Down syndrome (affecting chromosome 21). The participants were 7 children ranging in age from 2 years, 11 months to 10 years, 8 months. Each child acted as his/her own control, with assessments of language,…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Phonological Awareness, Oral Reading, Phonics
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Cologon, Kathy – Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2013
There is a considerable and growing body of research investigating reading development in children with Down syndrome. However, there appears to be a common gap between the research evidence and instructional practices. It has been argued that teachers have insufficient information to enable them to implement effective literacy instruction with…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Children, Misconceptions, Reading Skills