<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the effect of using picture card media on the early reading skills of a child with indications of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The method used was a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The research subject was an 11-year-old male student with indications of ASD at SDN Petaonan 4, who was selected through purposive sampling based on his ability to follow simple instructions and his basic letter recognition. The intervention was carried out through individualized learning using picture card media that integrated visual elements such as pictures, letters, and simple syllables. The results showed an increase in the early reading skill score from 18 (moderate category) in the pretest phase to 30 (high category) in the posttest phase, indicating an improvement of 12 points. This improvement was evident in letter recognition, letter-sound pronunciation, reading simple syllables, and the ability to match letters with corresponding pictures. The success of this intervention was supported by the visual and concrete nature of the media, its alignment with the visual processing characteristics of children with ASD, and the implementation of individualized learning that allowed for pace adjustment. These findings suggest that picture card media can serve as an effective and practical alternative learning tool to support the early reading skills of children with ASD in inclusive schools.]]>
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