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Functional Literacy Intervention for Postsecondary Students With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot
1Alison Prahl, Baylor University.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
|March 30, 2023
Summary
This study shows a functional literacy intervention improved reading comprehension for college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The findings support targeted strategies for enhancing adult success in higher education.
Area of Science:
- Special Education
- Developmental Disabilities
- Literacy Studies
Background:
- Inclusive higher education for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is expanding.
- Improvements in academic, employment, and independent living outcomes are linked to these programs.
- However, a gap exists in functional literacy instruction, crucial for adult success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate if a functional literacy intervention increases accurate implementation of reading comprehension strategies.
- To assess the intervention's impact on college students with IDD.
Main Methods:
- A multiple probe design across functional literacy stimuli was used.
- The intervention was replicated across four college students with IDD.
- Stimuli included academic, employment, and social texts.
Main Results:
- An association was found between the functional literacy intervention and increased accurate use of reading comprehension strategies.
- The intervention demonstrated positive effects for the participating students.
Conclusions:
- Functional literacy interventions can enhance reading comprehension skills for college students with IDD.
- Findings suggest practical applications for improving support services and future research directions.
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