New reading strategy boosts comprehension for young adults with disabilities
NCT ID NCT05851937
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a reading program for 55 young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants learned strategies to understand everyday texts like emails and messages during 45-minute sessions twice a week for three months. The goal was to see if the program improved their reading comprehension skills.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Written language intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective ways to improve reading comprehension for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 55 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and outcomes depend on individual engagement.
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Baylor University
Waco, Texas, 76798, United States