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Literacy Resources for Children on the Autism Spectrum

Compiled by:
Wendy J. Schroder, M.Ed., Graduate Student
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

Below is a pdf listing of books, curriculums and programs, websites, software and iPad applications that can be used to promote literacy among children on the autism spectrum.  This extensive listing can help practitioners or family members involved in teaching reading and enhancing comprehension.   If there are products not on this list, let us know so we can add them for others to access.  For your convenience, links are provided.  However, all products can be found on other websites as well.   Our goal is simply to provide an easy resource list.   Inclusion on this list does not mean endorsement of any one product. 

 

Literacy Resources for Children on the Autism Spectrum



Here is a sample listing of the information you can find in this literacy resources guide:


Books- All Available at Amazon.com; Prices Vary

 Item Description Link/Vendor/Resource Picture
 A Land We Can Share: Teaching Literacy to Students With Autism by Paula Kluth & Kelly Chandler-OlcottPromotes literacy instruction for students on the autism spectrum who are in and out of the school setting. Focuses on students all across the autism spectrum. Provides many practical and useful examples. Mostly useful for educators and paraprofessionals, but helpful for parents to read. Promotes inclusion, thinking outside of the box, and differentiated instruction. ISBN: 978-1557668554
http://www.amazon.com/Land-We-Can-Share-Teaching/dp/1557668558/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311121631&sr=1-1
 


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