“Self-selected or INDEPENDENT READING is important for children with disabilities because it builds fluency and a love for reading. During this time, teachers do not require children to read and respond, but rather set up environments where children want to read and respond. is a time for students to explore and read books independently at their own level. The goal of self- directed reading is to create authentic opportunities for students to see themselves as competent and engaged readers”

Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities Karen Erickson & David Koppenhaver