ERIC Number: EJ1390967
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Sep
Pages: 13
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1096-2506
EISSN: EISSN-2154-400X
Enhancing Comprehension of Informational Text by Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Jackson, Elizabeth M.; Hanline, Mary Frances; Eldridge, Jennifer
Young Exceptional Children, v26 n3 p144-156 Sep 2023
Informational text (IT) is a type of nonfiction designed to convey information about the natural or social world. Reading IT with young children increases knowledge of content area vocabulary and concepts and helps children build the background knowledge for success with future reading. However, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may struggle to understand IT. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to discuss how young children with ASD can be supported to comprehend IT. Instructional strategies discussed include (a) providing physical and temporal access to IT, (b) enhancing comprehension of IT within the context of Interactive Shared Book Reading (ISBR); and (c) promoting child engagement during ISBR. The theme of the life cycle of a frog is used to illustrate how the instructional strategies can be used in a kindergarten classroom.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Nonfiction, Reading Comprehension, Teaching Methods, Reading Strategies, Learner Engagement, Visual Aids, Emergent Literacy, Concept Mapping, Color, Inclusion, Kindergarten, Diversity
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: H325D170064