Reading is critical to any learners success. The ALL Reading Curriculum, developed by researchers Janice Light and David McNaughton of Penn State, is a unique curriculum designed to teach reading skills to students with a range of disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy and developmental apraxia. ALL is an evidence-based approach that has proven highly effective in helping students with disabilities overcome the hurdles of reading basic words and sentences.
The ALL Curriculum Approach:
The ALL Reading Curriculum is based on the recommendations of the National Reading Panel. They state that literacy skills should be taught using the principles of effective instruction - combining direct instruction with application in the context of meaningful and motivating reading and writing activities. This curriculum follows that recommendation by providing:
- Bottom-up instruction that builds component skills (phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondences)
- Top-down instruction focused on meaningful reading experiences
Specially designed to meets the needs of individuals who require AAC, it is also ideal for individuals with complex communication and physical access challenges.
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