Beginning Reading Should Focus

question 26

Multiple Choice

Beginning reading should focus:

• A) only on decoding and fluency.
• B) heavily on decoding with some emphasis on comprehension.
• C) primarily on constructing meaning.
• D) only on oral language and decoding.

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Definitions:

AAMR/AAIDD

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, previously known as the American Association on Mental Retardation, is an organization aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning (such as learning, problem-solving, judgment) and in adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills, apparent before the age of 18.

Etiological Factors

Causes or contributing factors that lead to the development of a disease or psychological condition.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior patterns.