Positively Autism


"We Read From a Real Book"
Teaching Literacy to the Student with Autism
Volume 3, Issue 5 ~ July/August, 2008


Current Autism Research
Research on College and Autism


About the "Current Autism Research" feature:
"Current Autism Research" lists articles about autism that have been recently published. To read these articles, subscriptions to the journals in which they are published can be purchased. However, this can become expensive, and another way to obtain these articles is through local college and university libraries. Many of these libraries contain a section entitled, "Periodicals," or something similar, and the journals may be found there in alphabetical order. Often, copies can be made, or you can simply read the journal at the library and take notes. This is a great way for parents, teachers, families, and others to stay current on trends in autism research, and may help you discover new strategies for home, school, or community goals.

Note: A listing of research here does not imply an endorsement of the methods or procedures by Positively Autism. Please thoroughly research any program or method that you are considering, obtaining any necessary help from professionals familiar with your situation.

Title: "Promoting Literacy in Students With ASD: The Basics for the SLP"

Author(s): Elizabeth Lanter and Linda Watson

Journal: Language, Speech, & Hearing Services in Schools

Issue: January 2008 (Volume 39, Issue 1)


Title: "Training Teachers to Follow a Task Analysis to Engage Middle School Students With Moderate and Severe Developmental Disabilities in Grade-Appropriate Literature"

Author(s): Diane M. Browder, Katherine Trela, and Bree Jirnenez

Journal: Focus on Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities

Issue: Winter 2007 (Volume 22, Issue 4)


Title: "Use of Strategy Instruction to Improve the Story Writing Skills of a Student With Asperger Syndrome"

Author(s): Monica Delano

Journal: Focus on Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities

Issue: Winter 2007 (Volume 22, Issue 4)


Title: "Effects of Speech and Print Feedback on Spelling by Children With Autism"

Author(s): Ralf W. Schlosser and Doreen Blischak

Journal: Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research

Issue: August 2004 (Volume 47, Issue 4)


Title: "Autism, Literacy, and Libraries"

Author(s): Lynn Akin and Donna MacKinney

Journal: Children & Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children

Issue: Summer/Fall 2004 (Volume 2, Issue 2)


Title: "Teaching Students With Autistic Spectrum Disorders to Read"

Author(s): Leslie Todd Broun

Journal: Teaching Exceptional Children

Issue: March/April 2004 (Volume 36, Issue 4)


Title: "'He's Not Really A Reader...': Perspectives on Supporting Literacy Development in Individuals with Autism"

Author(s): Pat Mirenda

Journal: Topics in Language Disorders

Issue: October-December 2003 (Volume 23, Issue 4)


Title: "Natural Emergent Literacy Supports for Preschoolers with Autism and Severe Communication Impairment"

Author(s): David A. Koppenhaver and Karen A. Erickson

Journal: Topics in Language Disorders

Issue: October-December 2003 (Volume 23, Issue 4)


Title: "Autism and literacy: Looking into the classroom with rabbit stories"

Author(s): Rita Colasent and Penny L. Griffith

Journal: Reading Teacher

Issue: February 98 (Volume 51, Issue 5)


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