ERIC Number: EJ1253244
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jun
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1088-3576
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Using a Concept Map with RECALL to Increase the Comprehension of Science Texts for Children with Autism
Jackson, Elizabeth M.; Hanline, Mary Frances
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v35 n2 p90-100 Jun 2020
Learning science is important for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as knowledge of science allows students to understand their natural world, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is increasingly emphasized in schools. Reading to learn science is, therefore, a vital skill in today's schools for all students. Using a single-case reversal design, this study evaluated the effectiveness of Reading to Engage Children with Autism in Language and Literacy (RECALL; a shared reading intervention) combined with a concept map on the ability of young children with ASD to answer comprehension questions from science text. Two 5-year-old boys with ASD participated in this study. Results indicated that RECALL combined with a concept map was effective in increasing participants' correct responding to comprehension questions from science text. Implications for intervention and research are discussed.
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Reading Instruction, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Young Children, Reading Comprehension, Science Education, Evidence Based Practice, Prompting, Reading Aloud to Others, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: H325D140074