Helping Students with autism to Read By Kelly Jean Suillivan

arly and surprisingly beyond their expected ability. It's often accompanied by an obsessive interest in letters and numbers, which develops as an infant.‌ Hyperlexia is often, but not always, part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

 

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Can autistic child learn to read?

Because autism affects language, it naturally affects how a child with autism will acquire reading skills. Interestingly, many students with autism — especially those with Asperger's or High Functioning Autism — read words with ease and even begin reading before their neurotypical peers.

How do autistic children learn sight words?

Encourage your child to point to the word and underline it with their finger. Extend the practice by asking your child to spell the word out. The child says the word then spells out the letters while tapping them on their arm. Present the child with a sight word and have them trace the letters with their fingers.

Tips to Help Teach an Autistic Child to Read

1. Provide direct and explicit phonics instruction. ...
2. Give very clear instructions. ...
3. Teach reading comprehension strategies. ...
4. Reward progress. ...
5. Use pictures and flashcards. ...
6. 'Show' your child nouns and act out action words. ...
7. Put labels on objects and toys. ...
8. Create a distraction‑free zone.