105. When Your Child Reads Early

Hyperlexia is a term that refers to children who begin to read
and decode language and numbers at a very young age or when a
child can read at levels far beyond what is expected at their
age.  Typically, a child with hyperlexia will have
communication or speaking skills that are below their age level.


There are actually three levels of hyperlexia, hyperlexia l,
hyperlexia ll, and hyperlexia lll. There is no specific test to
diagnose it and it is generally identified based on what symptoms
and changes a child demonstrate over time.


Hyperlexia is not clearly defined in the DSM-5 although the DSM-5
lists it as a component of Autism. It also co-exists with other
disorders like specific language disorders, ADHD, Childhood
apraxia of speech, OCD, and Sensory Integration Disorder.


The downside to a child with hyperlexia is that they may be
decoding, sounding out words, and even reading, yet they do not
understand and are not comprehending what they are reading.


Join me in this episode as I go through what to look for as well
as options for interventions that may be beneficial.   


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60. The Most Important Relationship Along Your Autism Parenting
Journey