Author/Authors :
Towson, Jacqueline University of Central Florida - Department of Communication Sciences Disorders, USA , Gallagher, Peggy A. Georgia State University - Department of Educational Psychology, Special Education, and Communication Disorders, USA
Title Of Article :
Shared Interactive Reading for Young Children with Disabilities: A Review of Literature with Implications for Future Research
Abstract :
Shared interactive reading, or shared book reading, is a commonly used practice that has a strong research base for children who are typically developing, those at risk, and for children with disabilities. It has been used to target both language and preliteracy skills in preschool children with and without disabilities, generally effecting positive change in the specific skills targeted. This article gives an overview of the research literature regarding shared interactive reading as an intervention for young children with and without disabilities. Implications for using shared interactive reading as a strategy for young children with disabilities are included.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Shared interactive reading , shared book reading , preschool , children with disabilities
JournalTitle :
Başkent University Journal Of Education
