Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develop phonological awareness with orthographic instruction (printed cues). Studies suggest that many children with autism may have poor phonological awareness. Phonological awareness is an essential foundational literacy skill. Proficient literacy skills cannot be achieved unless the four processors (orthographic, phonological, meaning and context) are active and synchronized. Activating the processors and, subsequently, synchronizing the four processors within the brain with orthographic instruction (printed cues) can develop phonological awareness while improving speech intelligibility and enhancing literacy skills. Orthographic instruction uses a step-by-step natural learning progression to address complex phonological, language, speech and literacy disorders. This session will provide specific guidance for children with autism in addition to general guidance for other children.