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
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