Abstract
We previously conducted a series of conceptual replications to parse out which—and to what degree—adaptations and individualized supports were needed for children to access and learn early reading skills using Headsprout®. Here we developed a systematic decision-making process for providing levels of support to individuals with autism who require additional instruction in order to access and/or advance through Headsprout®. Using a series of single-case AB, ABC, and multiple-baseline designs we examined strategies from our previous research and additional strategies iteratively developed during the study on six students with autism, all of whom demonstrated progression through Headsprout® and increased reading skills. We provide practical implications for teachers and suggestions to research these supports with other computer-based programs.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2132-2148 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | Jun 17 2021 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 17 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
Keywords
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Early reading
- Headsprout® early reading
- Multi-tiered systems of support
- Technology-based instruction
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Journal Article