“I just kicked his butt!!!” my son exclaimed as he plays his favorite racing game. My husband and I exchange … More
Tag: Hyperlexia
Categorizing Hyperlexia as a Social Disability
He just needs to be around more kids. This is the well-meaning but insufficient advice I received from a friend … More
Passion or Obsession? Understanding Intense Interests in Preschoolers
Everyday when my son arrives at school, he runs up to his teachers with excitement and asks some variation of: … More
Siblings of Hyperlexic Children: What Do We Know?
My daughter and I grabbed a few books from the library this morning, and when we arrived home we spread … More
The Line Between Autism and Hyperlexia Type III: This is My Son
One of my favorite quotes comes from a novel by Janet Fitch: “The hard things came easy. But the easy … More
Lining Up Toys: Developmentally Appropriate Play or a Sign of Autism?
After a discussion with a friend about my oldest child’s uncommon interests and behaviors (What is hyperlexia?), she asked if … More
BIG numbers for LITTLE kids
Is there anything cuter than hearing your preschooler read a really large number? Hyperlexic children like my son often have … More
You know you are a parent of a hyperlexic child when…
I have to say it is quite interesting to be the parent of a child with hyperlexia. My parental emotions … More
Numbered Sensory Bins: Tackling Tactile Difficulties
Sometimes your senses are over- or under-stimulated. I love the idea of sensory bins, as they are such a fun … More
