And Next Comes L - Hyperlexia Resources
Helping parents whose toddler is obsessed with letters and taught themselves to read make sense of hyperlexia with practical tips and resources.
- Website
- andnextcomesl.com · all feeds from this site
- Feed URL
https://www.andnextcomesl.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
Read it in your FeedListing reader
Or add to: Feedly Inoreader Raw feed
Latest posts
-
Dyslexia vs. Hyperlexia: Understanding the Differences
What's the difference between hyperlexia and dyslexia? A look at dyslexia vs. hyperlexia by comparing the differences in their traits, diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and more.It's not possible to have hyperlexia and dyslexia at the same. After all, the research literature is…
-
Can You Have Dyslexia and Hyperlexia?
Answering the commonly asked question: can you have dyslexia and hyperlexia? We'll explore whether or not dyslexia and hyperlexia can co-occur by digging into the research.There is a lot of misinformation about hyperlexia and even a lot of confusion around hyperlexia as it…
-
Free Printable Rewording WH Questions Poster
A free printable poster to help hyperlexic kids reword WH questions into what statements as a way to improve their comprehension and understanding.One big challenge for many hyperlexic kids is answering WH questions. They can often struggle to answer even the simplest of…
-
Free SIM Matrix Graphic Organizers for Comprehension & WH Questions
Free printable SIM matrix graphic organizers for comprehension and WH questions.When it comes to supporting hyperlexic learners with comprehension, graphic organizers are an incredibly valuable tool because they play to their hyperlexic strengths. They also help break down and…
-
A Simple Visual Strategy to Help Hyperlexic Kids with WH Questions & Comprehension
A look at the Scaffolding Interrogatives Method (SIM) framework, which is a simple visual strategy to help hyperlexic kids with WH questions and reading comprehension. You likely already know how important it is to prioritize comprehension with hyperlexic kids. We can't just…
-
Why Comprehension May Appear "Fine" in Hyperlexia
A look at why comprehension may appear "fine" in hyperlexia, despite underlying issues.Hyperlexia is defined by strengths in early reading alongside challenges in comprehension.Yet, you'll frequently come across comments on social media or in parent support groups that say…
-
What is Unexpected Bilingualism in Hyperlexia?
What is unexpected bilingualism in hyperlexia? A look at the definition, what it looks like, how and why it develops, and the emerging research behind it.Why do so many hyperlexic kids learn other languages, even though you don't speak those languages at home?Well, it turns out…
-
How to Support Your Hyperlexic Child's Interest in Foreign Languages
Tips, strategies, and suggestions for how to support your hyperlexic child's interest in foreign languages and alphabets, whether that's Russian, Greek, Japanese, or something else entirely!It's hard enough to imagine a toddler teaching themselves to read. Yet, those same…
-
Why Hyperlexic Kids are Drawn to Other Languages & Alphabets
A look at why so many hyperlexic kids are drawn to other languages and alphabets like Russian or Greek.If you've ever wondered, "Why is my hyperlexic child learning Russian?!", you are definitely not alone.In fact, many hyperlexic kids are completely fascinated by different…
-
The Best Reusable Writing Tools for Hyperlexic Kids with Hypergraphia
The best reusable writing tools for hyperlexic kids with hypergraphia.When you have a hyperlexic kid who also has hypergraphia, you will go through a lot of paper. And I mean a lot! Trust me on that.You'll find scribbled lists of words on scrap paper, envelopes, in notebooks, on…
-
How to Support a Hyperlexic Child with Hypergraphia
Tips and strategies for how to support a hyperlexic child with hypergraphia.Some hyperlexic kids, such as my son, spontaneously started writing early too. It's referred to as hypergraphia in the hyperlexia literature.And while my son taught himself how to write around age 2.5 to…
-
Hyperlexia & Hypergraphia: When Early Readers Also Write Early
When self-taught early readers also write early: a look at the co-existence of hyperlexia and hypergraphia.It's one thing to have a two year old who spontaneously starts reading before they really learn to talk. And it's a whole other thing when they start to write and print…
-
Is Hyperlexia a Sign of Autism?
Answering the commonly asked question: is hyperlexia a sign of autism?Any time I mention the strong link between hyperlexia and autism, I inevitably get comments like "my child is hyperlexic, but doesn't show any signs of autism." And, honestly, it's a completely understandable…
-
Is Hyperlexia Real? Unpacking the Doubts About Toddlers Who Read
Answering the frequently asked question: is hyperlexia real?When people hear that a two year old taught themselves to read, the reaction is usually disbelief. Something akin to, "No way. They're just memorizing!"Or, they might assume parents drilled their child with flashcards,…
-
Is Hyperlexia Neurodivergent? (And Can You Be Neurotypical and Hyperlexic?)
Answering the frequently asked questions: Is hyperlexia neurodivergent? Can you be neurotypical and hyperlexic? We'll also explore where some of the misconceptions come from.When incomplete definitions and descriptions of the hyperlexic profile circulate in online spaces, a lot…
-
Can Adults Have Hyperlexia?
Answering the frequently asked question: can adults have hyperlexia?While awareness of hyperlexia is growing bit by bit, most of the focus has been specifically on hyperlexia in children and supporting the families of these young children.But what about the adults who taught…
-
Is Hyperlexia a New Thing? Tracing Hyperlexic Readers Back to the 1800s
People often ask, "Is hyperlexia a new thing?" Let's take a closer look at the history of hyperlexia by examining some of the earliest case histories of hyperlexia.When I set out to write this post, I didn't intend to do such a deep dive into the history of hyperlexia as a…