Developing reading comprehension in autistic children - PART 1: Practical exercises and strategies to enhance

The book "Developing Reading Comprehension in Autistic Children" is an evidence-based program designed to support children who experience difficulties in text comprehension. It targets cases where decoding skills may be adequate, but meaningful understanding remains challenging.Through a carefully structured approach, the material translates theory into practice and provides a clear intervention framework for developing reading comprehension. It presents the key factors that influence comprehension, appropriate support strategies, and the specific needs of children with ASD, offering a comprehensive and practical approach.The program is organized into four graduated levels based on the fundamental comprehension questions: "Who? Where? What? How?" In this way, the child is gradually trained to identify people, locations, categories, actions, emotions, and characteristics within a text. The use of visual supports, repetition, and clear structure enhances attention, information processing, and skill generalization.The book is completed with the interactive card game "The Little Monsters," which offers an engaging way to consolidate and further practice skills. It is a user-friendly, flexible, and effective intervention tool designed for use in therapeutic, educational, or home settings.