The use of direct instruction to improve reading comprehension for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Direct Instruction (DI) for teaching oral comprehension to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A total of eight students, ages six through eight in a special education classroom participated in the study. They were taught lessons from a scripted DI program 10-15 minutes daily for 10 weeks. Students completed daily oral lessons followed by a worksheet to check for their understanding. A single subject design with AB phases was used and student performance was evaluated by completing a daily worksheet and oral responses to questions. The results showed students' comprehension scores increased from 25% to 50% over the course of intervention. The DI program has proved to improve these students' reading comprehension skills.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. Special Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Language, Literacy, and Special Education

Year dc:date.available

2012

Author dc:creator

• Sierra, Emily

Contributors dc:contributor

• Xin, Joy

• Reading comprehension; Children with autism spectrum disorders
• Special Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/138

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1137