The Emergent Literacy Skills of Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 424-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. F. Westerveld ◽  
J. Paynter ◽  
D. Trembath ◽  
A. A. Webster ◽  
A. M. Hodge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Emergent Literacy ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Emergent Literacy Skills

Early Indication of Reading Difficulty? A Descriptive Analysis of Emergent Literacy Skills in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica P. Fleury ◽  
Erin M. Lease
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Emergent Literacy ◽  
Parental Attitudes ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Emergent Literacy Skills

In this pilot study, we describe emergent literacy skills and factors related to literacy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A total of 38 parents and their children ( n = 18 with ASD; n = 20 typically developing) participated in this study. Our analyses revealed great variability in emergent literacy performance across the ASD sample, with many children demonstrating strengths in code-focused skills combined with difficulties with focused-meaning skills. Moderate to strong correlations were found between emergent literacy skills and indices of communication and cognition for the children with ASD. Although we did not detect overall group differences in parental beliefs related to literacy, moderate to robust relationships were identified between parental attitudes about literacy and various child developmental indices. Implications for the nature and timing of intervention and future research directions are discussed in light of these findings.

scholarly journals Fiction or non-fiction: Parent-reported book preferences of their preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 239694151989673
Author(s):  
Rebecca M Armstrong ◽  
Jessica Paynter ◽  
Marleen F Westerveld
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Emergent Literacy ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Emergent Literacy Skills ◽  
Non Fiction

Background and aims Children’s early interactions with books are important for fostering development of oral language and emergent literacy skills. It is not known whether children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder show different preferences for text types in the home environment prior to school entry. The current study aimed to: (i) investigate parent-reports of the favourite books of their children with autism spectrum disorder compared to typically developing children and (ii) identify whether there are differences in the reasons why books were preferred across the two groups. Methods Participants included children (aged 26–70 months) with autism spectrum disorder ( n =  41) and typically developing peers ( n =  164). Parent-reports of their child’s current favourite book/s were coded as fiction versus non-fiction and also category type. Parents also reported why the book was considered a favourite and this was coded. Results There were no differences between groups for fiction versus non-fiction, with both groups preferring fiction (>95% of responses). A strong category preference for animal topics across both groups was present. Significant group differences were found when asked to select specific reasons for favourite book preferences. Conclusions This study provides preliminary evidence of similarities between preschool children with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing peers’ preferences for fiction books during the early years. Implications It should not be assumed that children with autism spectrum disorder have different preferences for book types compared to typically developing children in the early years of development. Providing preschoolers with a range of book types during the preschool years will help to facilitate early language and emergent literacy skills.

Teaching Emergent Literacy Skills to Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-172
Author(s):  
Joshua N. Baker ◽  
Christopher Rivera ◽  
Stephanie Devine ◽  
Lee Mason
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
General Education ◽  
Emergent Literacy ◽  
Task Analysis ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Emergent Literacy Skills ◽  
Instructional Technique ◽  
Reading Measures

This article provides six fundamental steps for using a task analysis to teach emergent literacy skills to young learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Compared to general education peers, students with ASD score lower on reading measures and often have difficulty acquiring literacy skills via the instruction methods used in typical classrooms. An effective instructional technique for many students with ASD is systematic instruction via task analysis. Task analysis may be a useful tool for teachers of students with ASD to build literacy skills by aligning instruction in missing skills to the curriculum standards. The steps to consider when using a task analysis include what emergent literacy skills will be taught, defining expected steps and correct responses, the instructional method to be used, systematic prompting techniques, piloting and updating the task analysis, and teaching and collecting data. Considerations for implementation for practice are provided.

scholarly journals Psychocorrective Play Activities for Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. 177-185
Author(s):  
И.А. Конева ◽  
Н.В. Карпушкина ◽  
А.Н. Щербакова
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Sensory Stimulation ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Psychological Development ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Know How

В статье рассматривается актуальная проблема психологического сопровождения дошкольников с расстройствами аутистического спектра (РАС), в частности психокоррекция их игровой деятельности. Проведенное авторами психологическое исследование позволило констатировать, что основными особенностями игры дошкольников с РАС являются преобладание в ней предметно-манипулятивной деятельности, выраженный сенсорный раздражитель как основной мотив для игры; трудности в использовании предметов-заместителей, свойств игрушек, использование их не по назначению, стереотипность игровых действий. Сделанные выводы позволили разработать коррекционно-развивающую программу, направленную на развитие процессуальной игры дошкольников с РАС с целью формирования предпосылок развития у них навыков сюжетно-ролевой игры и оптимизации их общего психического развития. В статье раскрыты принципы такой коррекционно-развивающей работы; подробно описана структура коррекционно-развивающей программы, направленной на формирование процессуальной игры дошкольников с РАС, которая является базовой для развития игровой деятельности более высокого уровня, методика ее проведения и сформулированы психологические рекомендации по организации и содержанию коррекции игровой деятельности детей с РАС. После реализации программы и формирования у рассматриваемой категории детей навыков процессуальной игры возможен переход к разработке и реализации коррекционно-развивающих программ, направленных на формирование навыков игры с элементами сюжета, а в последующем — сюжетно-ролевой игры, что определяет перспективы дальнейшей работы и научных исследований. The article treats psychological support of preschool children with autism spectrum disorder and focuses on psycho-corrective play activities. The psychological research enables the authors to state that preschool children with autism spectrum disorder prefer play activities which allow manipulation of objects, demonstrate stereotypical behaviors, experience difficulties with substituting play objects, engage in playing activities when experiencing sensory stimulation. The outcomes of the research enable the authors to develop a correctional program aimed at the development of play activities in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder in order to prepare them for role-play activities and enhance their psychological development. The article describes the principles and the structure of correctional activities aimed at the development of play activities in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder in order to prepare them for more complicated role-play activities. The article provides a structure program for teaching children with autism spectrum disorder to play and underlines the correctional potential of play activities. When the program is implemented and autistic preschoolers know how to play, they can be taught to role-play, which can be treated as an issue requiring further research.

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