Sunday Dec 26, 2021

Debunking Myths? Tell Me the Truth About Hyperlexia.

In this episode, Cherina will debunk myths and questions for parents who have a sugar with hyperlexic traits. Listening to Episode 91: “What Is Hyperlexia?” will help uncover the mystery associated with this phenomenon.

Where Cherina Found This Stuff (Sources):

Bainbridge, C. (2020). Recognizing hyperlexia in children. https://www.verywellfamily.com/hyperlexia-definition-and-diagnosis-1449188

Robertson, S. B. (2019). Hiding in plain sight: Text comprehension, hyperlexia, and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Perspectives of the ASHA SIG, 4, 438-446. doi:org/10.1044/2019_PERS-SIG1-2018-0024

Treffert, D. A. (2011). Hyperlexia III: Separating ‘Autistic-like’ behaviors from autistic disorder; Assessing children who read early or speak late. WMJ : official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin, 110(6), 281–287.

For You! Parent Online Resources:

Wisconsin Medical Society and Foundation

www.savantsyndrome.com

The Treffert Center

www.ssmhealth.com/treffert-center

More For You! Books to Consider:

Hyperlexia Manual: A Guide to Children Who Read Early

Authors: David Treffert, MD, Karen Bartelt, OTP, Beth Dardis, SLP & Bryan Mischler, CAPSW

Late Talking Children

Author: Thomas Sowell

The Einstein Syndrome

Author: Thomas Sowell