The Effect of Verbal and Written Directives on Listening and Reading Comprehension in High School Students with Down Syndrome

Students with Down syndrome demonstrate challenges executing directives secondary to their difficulties with communication. The deficits in reading and listening comprehension and memory have the most impact on the students’ ability to function daily. A potential solution would be to determine the best method of issuing directives so students can anticipate, comprehend, and complete any directives in a timely manner.