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June 17, 2026Augmentative and Alternative Communication

A descriptive study on reading instruction provided to students with intellectual disability who use augmentative and alternative communication

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NMNatalina MeuliUniversity of Teacher Education in Special NeedsALAnne-Laure LinderUniversity of Teacher Education in Special NeedsACAnne-Françoise de ChambrierUniversity of Teacher Education in Special Needs

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Implication

Descriptive study explores reading instruction methods for students with intellectual disability using AAC, highlighting training needs.

Key Points

  • The study aims to investigate current reading instruction practices for students with intellectual disabilities who utilize augmentative and alternative communication.
  • Qualitative descriptive study involving 29 teachers and 35 students with intellectual disabilities using AAC.
  • Observed 60 reading lessons and conducted 28 semi-structured interviews with teachers.
  • Analyzed instruction methods focusing on phonics, phonological awareness, and student participation techniques.
  • Approximately 50% of students received phonics instruction and phonological awareness training during reading lessons.
  • Listening comprehension and vocabulary instruction were rarely provided, indicating gaps in literacy education.
  • Less than 25% of students were offered nonspoken methods to engage in reading, highlighting a need for inclusive practices.

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Meuli et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a323d93d50b63ecad207312https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2026.2677478
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