Effective Literacy Instruction for Learners with Complex Support Needs

What are todays best methods for teaching literacy skills to students with complex support needsincluding autism, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities? This comprehensive guidebook has up-to-date, evidence-based answers for pre- and in-service educators. Developed by Copeland and Keefe, the experts behind the landmark book Effective Literacy Instruction for Students with Moderate or Severe Disabilities, this thoroughly reimagined follow-up reflects 10 years of groundbreaking research and advances in the field. Youll discover current recommended practices on critical topics, including how to build vocabulary, increase word recognition, enhance fluency, address cultural and linguistic diversity, and use academic standards when designing instruction. Youll also get the guidance you need to put theory into practice: powerful lesson planning strategies, practical examples, and case studies that bring key principles of instruction to life. Whether used as a text for teachers in training or a guide for practicing educators, this book will help teachers of Grades K12 increase access to literacy and prepare all learners for successful communication, employment, and community life. WHATS NEW New section on literacy as a human right for all learners (the why of instruction) Chapters on how to design engaging learning environments Cutting-edge guidance on todays assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication A dedicated chapter on how to use national and state standards in designing instruction Recommendations for adapting books and other materials to increase all learners access Chapters on combining literacy and the arts to enhance student engagement More on literacy beyond high school, including community-based learning opportunities