Term ID: T2441

Hyperlexia

/hyperlexia/
Advanced reading ability that develops earlier than typical, often seen in children with autism spectrum disorders who can decode words but may have comprehension difficulties.
Example: Children who teach themselves to read before age 5 with exceptional word recognition skills but may struggle with reading comprehension and social communication.

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Reference: Grigorenko et al. (2003)