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Reading Tails

Session Focus

Learning Intention

1

Getting to know you, rights and responsibilities and expectations

Learn about our Canine Comprehension tutor and their AAI dog, the program, and our rights and responsibilities. 

2

Choosing the right book for me

  • How to choose a book

  • Introduction to high-quality books

  • Independently exploring & reading

3

Positive reading experiences- ONE

  • Independent reading

  • Positive experiences in the library 

  • Being read aloud to

4

Positive reading experiences- TWO

  • Independent reading

  • Positive experiences in the library 

  • Being read aloud to

5

Positive reading experiences & eAudiobooks

  • Independent reading

  • Positive experiences in the library 

  • Introduction to eAudiobooks

6

Positive reading experiences- THREE

  • Independent reading

  • Positive experiences in the library 

  • Being read aloud to

7

Positive reading experiences & magazines

  • Independent reading

  • Positive experiences in the library

  • Exposure to different types of reading materials

8

Positive reading experiences & goodbyes

  • Independent reading

  • Positive experiences in the library 

  • Being read aloud to

  • Goodbye

A Success Story

Working with a child who has a moderate to severe intellectual disability

James attends a special development school and has a moderate to severe intellectual disability, paired with a rare genetic disorder which presents as severe episodes.

James has shown continued improvement in his emotional regulation and has been engaging in more programs on a regular basis. He is expressing himself using verbal language more consistently and often asks when he will be seeing the dog again.