“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 Hyperlexia and Autism
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
Signs of Hyperlexia from Birth through Childhood
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
