Evidence-based reading instruction
The ALL Reading Curriculum, developed by researchers Janice Light and David McNaughton of Penn State University, is a unique curriculum designed to teach reading skills to students with a range of disabilities like cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism and developmental apraxia. An evidence-based approach, ALL is specially designed to meet the needs of individuals who require AAC, as well as individuals with complex communication and physical access challenges.
Clear instruction supported by research.
Reading is critical to any learner’s success. The Accessible Literacy Learning (ALL) Reading Curriculum, developed by researchers Janice Light and David McNaughton of Penn State University, is a unique curriculum designed to teach reading skills to students with a range of disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. ALL is an evidence-based approach that has proven highly effective in helping students with disabilities learn to read basic words and sentences. To learn more about the research basis, read some case studies, and see video of the curriculum in action, visit the Penn State AAC Literacy site.
The ALL Curriculum instructional approach.
Based on the recommendations of the National Reading Panel, the ALL curriculum combines a bottom-up instruction approach that builds component skills (phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondences), with top-down instruction focused on meaningful reading experiences.
Support for Teacher and Parents
ALL provides parents and teachers with concrete methods and clear instruction. The curriculum design allows you to spend time focusing on developing skills rather than assessing needs. It includes:
- Measurable goals easily adapted for IEPs.
- Comprehensive teaching scripts for every component skill.
- Tools for tracking student progress.
- Clear guidance for adjusting lessons based on student performance.