Content Simplification

Simplification approaches that modify the actual informational content of text, including summarization, removal of non-essential details, and restructuring of information presentation. Content simplification goes beyond lexical and syntactic simplification (which preserve all original information) by reducing the amount of content to make it more manageable. Research has found that content simplification — such as summarized text paired with familiar words and supporting images — can make information easier for people with intellectual disabilities to understand, particularly when matched to the reader's interests.