Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are considered an at-risk population for reading delays and challenges. In recent years, there has been emerging support for the computer-assisted instruction (CAI) Headsprout with respect to reading outcomes in children with ASD. CAI, often used within classrooms, is designed using automated and carefully sequenced instruction. A randomized controlled trial was used to explore the implementation of Headsprout by parents, including a treatment package (i.e., behavioral skills training, an online support group, and a consultative model) within the home environment, with their children with ASD. A between-groups design was used to evaluate the effects of Headsprout on the reading outcomes and print motivation of a sample of 26 children with ASD. Thirteen children were in the experimental (Headsprout) group, and thirteen were in the control group receiving treatment as usual. Supplementary online supports were provided to parents based on specific learning problems identified during the intervention. Results demonstrated that participants who received Headsprout showed greater gains in reading rate, word reading, non-word reading, and target sounds and words within Headsprout than the control group. The results of print motivation demonstrated that only Headsprout-specific print material resulted in an increase in assessed preference at posttests.

自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）儿童被认为是阅读延迟和挑战的高危人群。近年来，计算机辅助教学 (CAI) Headsprout 在 ASD 儿童的阅读结果方面得到了新的支持。CAI 经常在教室中使用，是使用自动化和精心排序的指令设计的。一项随机对照试验用于探索父母对 Headsprout 的实施情况，包括家庭环境中的治疗包（即行为技能培训、在线支持小组和咨询模式）及其患有 ASD 的孩子。组间设计用于评估 Headsprout 对 26 名 ASD 儿童样本的阅读结果和打印动机的影响。实验组（Headsprout）有 13 名儿童，对照组有 13 名儿童，照常接受治疗。根据干预期间发现的具体学习问题，向家长提供补充在线支持。结果表明，与对照组相比，接受 Headsprout 的参与者在 Headsprout 内的阅读率、单词阅读、非单词阅读以及目标声音和单词方面表现出更大的进步。打印动机的结果表明，只有 Headsprout 特定的打印材料会导致后测中评估偏好的增加。结果表明，与对照组相比，接受 Headsprout 的参与者在 Headsprout 内的阅读率、单词阅读、非单词阅读以及目标声音和单词方面表现出更大的进步。打印动机的结果表明，只有 Headsprout 特定的打印材料会导致后测中评估偏好的增加。结果表明，与对照组相比，接受 Headsprout 的参与者在 Headsprout 内的阅读率、单词阅读、非单词阅读以及目标声音和单词方面表现出更大的进步。打印动机的结果表明，只有 Headsprout 特定的打印材料会导致后测中评估偏好的增加。