Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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A Preliminary Investigation of the Benefits of Computer-Aided Instruction in Reading Decoding for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities

  • Doris Adams Hill, PhD, BCBA-D (Author) Auburn University image/svg+xml
    Doris Adams Hill, PhD, BCBA-D is the Coordinator of Educational and Community Supports for the Center for Disability Research and Service, Auburn University, and faculty member in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling.
  • Margaret M. Flores, PhD, BCBA-D (Author) Auburn University
    Margaret M. Flores, PhD, BCBA-D, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and Counseling, College of Education, Auburn University.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.275
Abstract
For students who have limited expressive language skills, both verbally and in writing, it is difficult for a teacher to assess the acquisition of reading skills. The authors examined the effects of computer-aided instruction (CAI) on the early reading and reading comprehension skills of six students with autism spectrum disorder, and other developmental disabilities during four weeks in an extended school year (ESY) services classroom setting. The purpose was to examine Headsprout Early Reading™ and Headsprout Reading Comprehension™ as an intervention to supplement instruction and assess early reading skills and make recommendations for use during the regular school year. While three students made progress in the program, focus and ability to attend impacted results with the other three.
Keywords
Alphabets, Autism, Computer Assisted Instruction, Decoding (Reading), Developmental Disabilities, Early Reading
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Hill, D. A., & Flores, M. M. (2015). A Preliminary Investigation of the Benefits of Computer-Aided Instruction in Reading Decoding for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 10(2), 72-82. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.275

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