Exploring the Effects of Literacy Instruction for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
Language, Speech & Hearing Services in Schools
Murphy, A., Bailey, B., et al. (2023).
Language, Speech & Hearing Services in Schools, 54(1), 299-321.
This systematic review investigates the effects of literacy instruction on reading and writing abilities for school aged children with cerebral palsy (CP).
Flinders University (Australia)
January 2000 - October 2020
Group or single-subject research designs
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<div>Evidence-based literacy instruction in phonics, reading fluency, reading comprehension, written expression, or spelling skills improved reading and writing skills for children with CP; however, there were small sample sizes and varied quality ratings.</div>
<div>A single low-quality study using a multicomponent instruction approach (e.g., phonics, spelling, sight-word recognition, and communication) improved the communication, word identification, and spelling skills for children using alternative and augmentative communication. No studies addressed vocabulary.</div>
