Identifying a protocol to assess literacy-related skills in Maltese children and adolescents with Down syndrome

Malta Journal of Health Sciences

article

Loredana Muscat¹  Helen Grech¹  Sue Buckley² 

[1] Department of Communication Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta;Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Portsmouth

关键词: Down syndrome;    reading assessment;    earlyliteracy skills;   

DOI  :  10.14614/LITERDOWNSYN/8/17

学科分类：卫生学

来源: University of Malta

【 摘 要 】

Acquiring the ability to read is a complex process that involves a number of skills. Recent literature confirms that many individuals with Down syndrome (DS) can acquire useful levels of reading ability which can open new opportunities. In contrast with the typically-developing (TD) population, students with DS portray an uneven pattern of development of pre-reading and reading skills. This commentary explores the aspects that need to be considered when assessing the pre-literacy and literacy abilities of students with DS in the Maltese bilingual context. Its aim is to identify the components of an assessment protocol that could be used to evaluate the literacy-related abilities of students with DS.

【 授权许可】

Unknown