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	Asperger Syndrome & Hyperlexia
		Hyperlexia is a precocious ability to read words at an early age,or have an intense fascination with numbers, letters, patterns and logos along with a significant problem understanding and using verbal language and difficulties with social interactions.
		It is important to identify Hyperlexia in preschool age children due to the language difficulties that ensue and social interaction problems.
		Since children with Hyperlexia are such strong visual and auditory learners this should be taken into account when attempting to teach new material and the material should be presented in a different way if the child is having trouble grasping concepts.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/aspergers_syndrome/77646 (472 words)

	Hyperlexia -Crystalinks
		Hyperlexia is a syndrome in which the main characteristics are an above normal ability to read accompanied with a below normal ability to understand spoken language.
		Hyperlexia appears to be different from what is known as hypergraphia, the urge or compulsion to write, although as with many mental conditions or quirks it is possible that this is more a matter of opinion than strict science.
		Hyperlexia is not seen as a separate diagnosis; however, with current fMRI research revealing that hyperlexia affects the brain in a way completely opposite to that of dyslexia, a separate diagnosis may be on the horizon.
	www.crystalinks.com /hyperlexia.html (375 words)

	HYPERLEXIA
		Hyperlexia is not a diagnosis in and of itself.
		However, for hyperlexia, there appear to be "no significant differences in the frequency of hyperlexia in girls compared with boys" (Grigorenko, 2002).
		Because this type of hyperlexia has an intact left hemisphere, language is normal, but the integration of information between the two hemispheres cannot occur as it normally should.
	www.nldline.com /hyperlexia.htm (1482 words)

	Hyperlexia: Language
		Hyperlexia appears to be different from what is known as hypergraphia, the urge or compulsion to write, although as with many mental conditions or quirks it is possible that this is more a matter of opinion than strict science.
		Hyperlexia is often written off as a "meaningless splinter skill" but it is much more than that even if comprehension lags because reading can be a very useful tool for learning other skills and can be the doorway to language in general.
		Hyperlexia is not a medical diagnosis, which means it is in a separate medical condition all of its own.
	www.lycos.com /info/hyperlexia--language.html (343 words)

	Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Online Clinic
		Hyperlexia is a pattern of very advanced reading skills occurring most frequently in children with autism or a pervasive developmental disorder.
		The authors speculate that hyperlexia may reflect an island of skills relating to generalized language function and may be a marker for children who have the potential to achieve an improved cognitive outcome.
		Hyperlexia is a condition occurring in a group of children who traditionally have been described as having word-recognition reading skills which far exceed their other language and cognitive abilities.
	www.online-clinic.com /Content/Disorders/hyperlexia.asp (540 words)

	Hyperlexia
		Hyperlexia is a condition almost always in boys where Austistic Spectrum symptoms are accompanied by a striking capacity for rote reading.
		Hyperlexia in Older Children Although the communication and social skills of hyperlexic children typically improve dramatically by the time they reach "school age", these children still face difficulties in their academic and social lives.
		Hyperlexia is found in very rare cases in children who are on the "autism spectrum," meaning they display some characteristics of autism.
	www.lycos.com /info/hyperlexia.html (525 words)

	Autism Today, latest news and resources for autism and autism related issues
		Hyperlexia is described in children who present alterations or retardation in development and is frequently characterised by their teaching themselves to read at an early age.This ability to decode words does not correlate with their intellectual level and can course with different degrees of mental retardation.
		However, not all autistic individuals present hyperlexia and not all children with hyperlexia present autism, although evidence shows that hyperlexia is a phenomenon that is observed with greater frequency in autism and in ASD.
		Hyperlexia, understood as meaning a little island of ability in children with autism and ASD, poses a number of question and represents an important challenge in neuropsychological research in this population.
	www.autismtoday.com /articles/Autism_and_Hyperlexia.htm (232 words)

	Hyperlexia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hyperlexia co-exists on a continuum with other developmental disorders.
		Children who present with hyperlexia are best helped with an interdisciplinary, coordinated approach to treatment.
		Our therapists are experienced with children with hyperlexia and their unique learning styles as well as the sensory processing challenges these children often face.
	www.csld.com /hyperlexia.html (301 words)

	Hyperlexia - Wikinfo
		Hyperlexia is a syndrome often connected with autism.
		Hyperlexia appears to be different from what is known as hypergraphia, which is the urge or compulsion to write but does not appear to be coupled with autism, although as with many mental conditions or quirks it's possible that this is more a matter of opinion than strict science.
		In any case, a child with hyperlexia typically has problems with social interaction and comprehension of words similar to those with Asperger's syndrome or full-blown autism.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Hyperlexia (748 words)

	Hyperlexia
		If hyperlexia was in fact a separate medical diagnosis, it is quite possible it would be over diagnosed, just as there are over diagnosed diseases right now, because there is not sufficient evidence available yet to clearly define the symptoms.
		The diagnosis of hyperlexia does not expand to children who are precocious in reading but do not exhibit a significant language disorder (Kupperman).
		Even though hyperlexia is often times compared to autism, the outcome for hyperlexia is much more realistic and positive than it is for autism.
	buckhoff.topcities.com /hyperlexia.htm (2676 words)

	What is hyperlexia, hyperlexia syndrome, autism characteristics, early signs of autism
		Hyperlexia - what is hyperlexia - child with hyperlexia.
		Hyperlexia is the a feature skill, of premature reading abilities, which emerges in preschool
		Hyperlexia children often succeeded in regular education classrooms with some minor modifications in instruction.
	www.brighttots.com /Hyperlexia.html (930 words)

	washingtonpost.com: Studying Hyperlexia May Unlock How Brains Read
		There is controversy about whether hyperlexia is linked to autism or whether it is a distinct disorder.
		Reading involves a complex series of brain activities: Visual centers must first perceive variable, tiny features of printed symbols on a page, then those changes must be mentally converted into strings of sound, and finally the patterns of sound must be interpreted by language centers in the brain to register their meaning.
		"Hyperlexia is the antithesis of dyslexia," said Guinevere Eden, director of Georgetown University's Center for the Study of Learning, who has studied Alex.
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A17466-2004Feb29?language=printer (1027 words)

	Hyperlexia - Symptoms of Hyperlexic Individuals & Autism Characteristics
		Hyperlexia has many characteristics similar to autism and some consider it to be an autism spectrum disorder.
		The main characteristics of hyperlexia are an above normal ability to read coupled with a below normal ability to understand spoken language.
		Some people assert that hyperlexia is autism, whereas others assert hyperlexia is a completely different condition.
	www.autismkey.com /hyperlexia.htm (321 words)

	Hyperlexia in 4 Year Old
		Hyperlexia (significantly advanced reading skills) is often accompanied by decreased comprehension for what is read.
		When reading does not follow this "typical" pattern (as with hyperlexia), there is the chance that important developmental stages are being missed.
		The developmental behavioral pediatrician or neuropsychologist will look at all areas of development and will be able to tell you if your child is a precocious reader or if he/she truely is hyperlexic.
	www.helpforkidspeech.org /articles/detail.cfm?ID=569 (263 words)

	Hyperlexia
		Hyperlexia has characteristics similar to autism, behavior disorder, language disorder, emotional disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, hearing impairment, giftedness or, paradoxically, mental retardation.
		A thorough speech and language pathologist who is familiar with the syndrome of hyperlexia is a crucial first step.
		Hyperlexia: Information on a syndrome which interferes with language and social interaction, coupled with a precocious ability to read.
	www.lbctnz.co.nz /sld/hyperlexia (343 words)

	Wisconsin Medical Society - Hyperlexia and Savant Syndrome (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In other instances there is no diagnosis applied at all except for "precociousness." Controversy exists as to whether hyperlexia is a serious developmental disorder such as autism, or whether this is in fact a speech and language disorder of a distinct and separate type.
		The author concludes that hyperlexia, while present in children with Autistic Disorder, is not specific to Autistic Disorder or confined to that condition.
		In these instances the hyperlexia is but one manifestation or symptom of a larger Autistic/Developmental Disability spectrum disorder, it seems to me, in contrast to Hyperlexia as a separate disorder as in the second group above.
	www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org /savant/hyperlexia.cfm (1443 words)

	fMRI Study of Hyperlexia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hyperlexia is a rare reading disorder that's essentially the opposite of dyslexia -- instead of having a hard time reading, children will read early, often and with extreme skill.
		Unfortunately, hyperlexia is associated with autism, meaning that hyperlexic children will have a hard time with oral communication and social interactions.
		Peter Tureltaub's comment seems to presuppose that hyperlexia and dyslexia are related but the study as it is described in the artical isn't related to that point.
	cognews.com /1073546450 (359 words)

	What Is Hyperlexia?
		Hyperlexia is a syndrome observed in children who have the following characteristics:
		Hyperlexia has characteristics similar to autism, behavior disorder, language disorder, emotional disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, hearing impairment, giftedness or, paradoxically, mental retardation.
		A thorough speech and language pathologist who is familiar with the syndrome of hyperlexia is a crucial first step.
	www.hyperlexia.org /aha_what_is.html (304 words)

	Hyperlexia / Family Village Library
		The American Hyperlexia Association is dedicated to the advancement of the education and general welfare of hyperlexic children.
		They advocate and encourage research related to hyperlexia and seek to assist families of hyperlexic children in accessing appropriate services.
		The Canadian Hyperlexia Association's mission is to foster awareness, collect, disseminate and share information, practical strategies, and resources regarding the condition, provide opportunities for parents, children and professionals to network, and work toward appropriate, early and on-going intervention.
	www.familyvillage.wisc.edu /lib_hype.htm (407 words)

	Autism Speaks, Get Involved, In the News, NAAR Archive, NAAR Funded Study Hailed
		Hyperlexia is sometimes found in children with autism.
		“Hyperlexia does not benefit from a rich research literature and it is not commonly recognized by clinicians and teachers,” said Dr. Eden.
		Hyperlexia is found in children who are on the “autism spectrum,” meaning they display some characteristics of autism.
	www.autismspeaks.org /inthenews/naar_archive/naar_funded_study_hailed.php (1207 words)

	Hyperlexia Vs. Autism
		I believe that Hyperlexia coexists on a continuum with autism, Asperger’s disorder, behavior disorder, ADHD, pervasive development disorder, receptive-expressive language disorder, and nonverbal learning disability. My belief is based on the “varied significant issues and problems in language, learning and social skills that seem to accompany this gift of “reading too soon.
		Not all language disordered children are autistic. Hyperlexia proves to be a distinct pattern of abilities that needs to be brought to the attention of all professionals as a separate thing, away from autism.
		While autism as a diagnosis may be useful to get funding—at least until hyperlexia is considered a valid condition in and of itself—I feel that it is a disservice to childen to label them with a condition so potentially stigmatic.
	westwingpublishing.com /hyperlexia/articles/hypvsaut.html (2483 words)

	autism: Hi. I Just Joined, Thought I would post
		It wasn't until very, very recently that experts in hyperlexia recognized that this was part of the autism spectrum.
		It was only a few years ago that hyperlexia was considered a part of the autism spectrum.
		Hyperlexia is a disorder that is comorbid with autism; it is not a form of autism in itself.
	community.livejournal.com /autism/294738.html (726 words)

	Autism, Asperger's Hyperlexia Articles - Maap Services
		Assessment of the Child with Hyperlexia, by Sharon Marcovitch, Ph.D., C.Psych., and Developmental Psychologist.
		This article was authored by a mom of a child diagnosed with Hyperlexia, and is located on The Hyperlexia Parents’ Page, a site owned by the author.
		Hyperlexia in Older Children, written by Charlotte Miller, parent of a Hyperlexic child.
	maapservices.org /MAAP_Sub_Find_It_-_Hyperlexia_Articles.htm (284 words)

	NAAR-Funded Study Hailed (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The study, published in the Jan. 7 edition of Neuron, uncovers the neural mechanisms that underlie hyperlexia and suggests that hyperlexia is the true opposite of the reading disability, dyslexia.
		Hyperlexia is sometimes found in children with autism.
		“Hyperlexia does not benefit from a rich research literature and it is not commonly recognized by clinicians and teachers,” said Dr. Eden.
	www.naar.org /news/render_pr.asp?intNewsItemID=154 (1323 words)

	Hyperlexia
		An important diagnostic indication of hyperlexia is that the child functions much better in visual pathways than in auditory ones.
		It should be noted that the diagnosis of hyperlexia does not apply to children who are precocious in reading but who do not exhibit a significant language disorder.
		The American Hyperlexia Association is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Illinois under the General Not For Profit Corporation Act.
	www.hyperlexia.org /hyperlexia.html (6029 words)

	Language and Learning Disorders
		Hyperlexia is an exceptional ability to read, not necessarily with any understanding of what you are reading.
		As with Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder, hyperlexia is used for both a specific trait and a distinct syndrome.
		According to the American Hyperlexia Association, hyperlexia is defined by 3 characteristics:
	mugsy.org /asa_faq/definitions/ld.shtml (513 words)

	Hyperlexia : Autism Directory
		American Hyperlexia Association - A precocious ability to read words, far above what would be expected at their chronological age or an intense fascination with letters or numbers; significant difficulty in understanding verbal language; and abnormal social skills, difficulty in socializing and interacting appropriately with people.
		Hyperlexia and Language Disorders - Information related to children ages six and over.
		The Canadian Hyperlexia Association Page - Information on a syndrome which interferes with language and social interaction, coupled with a precocious ability to read.
	www.informationaboutautism.com /resources/Hyperlexia (367 words)

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	Hyperlexia books and resources - Jessica Kingsley Publishers
		Audra Jensen' son began reading when he was only two years old.
		She shares her experiences - both the challenges and joys - of raising a child with autism and hyperlexia - an early and obsessive interest in the written word associated with social deficits and significant difficulty in understanding verbal language.
		She shares her experiences - both the challenges and joys - of raising a child with autism and hyperlexia - an early and...
	www.jkp.com /catalogue/index.php/cat/hyperlexia (157 words)

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