Abstract:
The purpose of this case study was to determine the effectiveness of the Visualizing and
Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking© by Nancibell on two upper
elementary students diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, one of the autism spectrum
disorders (ASDs). Another aim was to identify the changes in the students’ attitude and
motivation throughout the intervention. Progress in reading comprehension skills was
monitored using the curriculum-based measurement (CBM) before, during, and after the
intervention. The intervention took place over a period of four weeks at the rate of ten
sessions per week. The researcher compared the results of two students in the experimental
group who were exposed to the program with two ASD peers in the control group who were
not exposed to any intervention. The results showed that the program significantly improved
the reading comprehension skills of the students who were exposed to the intervention, and
they developed a more positive attitude and increased motivation towards tasks that require
reading comprehension. Based on the results, implications and recommendations for future
research were drawn.
