Research review: reading comprehension in developmental disorders of language and communication

Ricketts, J. (2011) Research review: reading comprehension in developmental disorders of language and communication. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 52 (11). pp. 1111-1123. ISSN 0021-9630 doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2011.02438.x

Abstract/Summary

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	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/27893
Identification Number/DOI	10.1111/j.1469-7610.2011.02438.x
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Arts, Humanities and Social Science > Institute of Education No Reading authors. Back catalogue items
Uncontrolled Keywords	Reading comprehension Autism spectrum disorders Autism Specific language impairment Down syndrome Simple View of Reading
Publisher	Wiley
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