Reading Comprehension Strategies for Students with Autism

The video discusses strategies for teaching reading comprehension to children with autism. It outlines five steps: accessing background knowledge, creating mental images, making connections, engaging in discussions, and summarizing understanding. These steps aim to address the unique challenges faced by students with autism in comprehending texts. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of routine implementation of these strategies to help students achieve their highest potential in reading comprehension.

What is one of the main challenges in teaching reading comprehension to children with autism?

• Inability to recognize letters

• Difficulty in accessing and building background knowledge

• Lack of interest in reading

• Over-reliance on digital media

Why is creating mental images beneficial for students with autism?

• It encourages them to read more books

• It helps them memorize text

• It satisfies their visual learning preference

• It improves their writing skills

How do graphic organizers assist students with autism in reading comprehension?

• By helping them memorize facts

• By encouraging them to read faster

• By improving their handwriting

• By making connections between ideas

What is a potential barrier for students with autism in engaging in discussions?

• Lack of interest in the topic

• Executive function deficits

• Preference for solitary activities

• Inability to read aloud

Which step involves using reciprocal questioning to enhance comprehension?

• Step 4: Engaging in discussions

• Step 3: Making connections

• Step 2: Creating mental images

• Step 1: Accessing background knowledge

What is the final step in the reading comprehension strategy for students with autism?

• Engaging in discussions

• Creating mental images

• Summarizing understanding

• Building background knowledge

Why might students with autism struggle with summarizing reading texts?

• Due to weak central coherence

• Because of limited reading material

• Because of poor vocabulary

• Due to lack of interest

What is the overall goal of implementing these reading comprehension strategies?

• To make students read more books

• To help students with autism achieve their highest reading comprehension skills

• To prepare students for standardized tests

• To encourage students to write their own stories