Not only is the Reach Out and Read model proven to help all children develop early reading skills, it is also uniquely suited to address specific needs of many unique populations. Since its founding in 1989, Reach Out and Read has launched several special initiatives to help individual providers tailor the ROR model specifically for the families and communities they serve.

Many of Reach Out and Read's Medical Champions have also focused on developing strategies for promoting early literacy skills in children with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.

These findings and best practices are shared with all Reach Out and Read providers nationwide, to ensure that every child and family is receiving the highest quality intervention and care available.