Ricketts, Jessie (2011) Reading comprehension in developmental disorders of language and communication. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol.52 (No.11). pp. 1111-1123. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7610.2011.02438.x ISSN 00219630.

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Abstract

Background:  Deficits in reading airment (SLI), Down syndrome (DS) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Methods:  In this review (based on a search of the ISI Web of Knowledge database to 2011), the Simple View of Reading is used as a framework for considering reading comprehension in these groups.

Conclusions:  There is substantial evidence for reading comprehension impairments in SLI and growing evidence that weaknesses in this domain are common in DS and ASD. Further, in these groups reading comprehension is typically more impaired than word recognition. However, there is also evidence that some children and adolescents with DS, ASD and a history of SLI develop reading comprehension and word recognition skills at or above the age appropriate level. This review of the literature indicates that factors including word recognition, oral language, nonverbal ability and working memory may explain reading comprehension difficulties in SLI, DS and ASD. In addition, it highlights methodological issues, implications of poor reading comprehension and fruitful areas for future research.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects of education R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education ( -2013)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Reading comprehension, Specific language impairment in children, Down syndrome, Autistic children
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	00219630
Official Date:	18 July 2011
Dates:	Date Event 18 July 2011 Published
Volume:	Vol.52
Number:	No.11
Page Range:	pp. 1111-1123
DOI:	10.1111/j.1469-7610.2011.02438.x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit:	18 December 2015
Date of first compliant Open Access:	18 December 2015

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