Early Reading Skills Builder(ERSB) curriculum, based on a multi-year research project from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, is a stepping stone for graduates of Attainments ELSB Curriculum. ERSB takes students who mastered these early literacy skills to a 2nd grade reading level. It incorporates systematic instruction and ongoing assessments to teach students to read independently. Its been proven effective for students with moderate to severe intellectual disability and/or autism, including those with complex communication needs.