Teaching Reading to Autistic Students

Jessy Vanaja

James Fisher (2000)² Writes about his autistic son Charlie:

“Autism is a neurobiological disorder marked by severe delays in speech, repetitive or ritualized behaviours, and especially by profound impairments in social interaction. Charlie was late to roll over, sit by himself, walk (he did not crawl but scooted around in a sitting position, propelled by his hands). From the time he was ten months old, he “read” all the books Kristina has set up as his “library.” My mother was the first to raise concerns at how long Charlie would sit. Forty five minutes and more absorbed in the colourful pages of his board. Autism is a disorder which encompasses many behavioural and learning problems, which affect the way an individual gaze at the world. (more…)