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How I Taught a Woman with Down Syndrome to Read
I would like to share a demonstration video of me working with Jennifer, a 35ish year old woman with Down syndrome, who had never been taught to read. Jennifer was difficult to motivate. To address this, I was playful and made a game of it. We also alternated between...![Why Students with an Intellectual Disability Need Massive Amounts of Nonfiction Curriculum](https://austinlily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DSC_0129-1080x675.jpg)
Why Students with an Intellectual Disability Need Massive Amounts of Nonfiction Curriculum
Like all students diagnosed with an intellectual disability, Lily runs into a wall with reading comprehension. Once basic reading skills are obtained, which many students with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities can learn, the next step is learning...![How to Help Students with Intellectual Disabilities with Reading Comprehension](https://austinlily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/25158246_10155322593498985_4849201861395087282_n.jpg)