Problem
Hyperlexia
Nature:
Children with hyperlexia demonstrate an intense fascination with letters, numbers, patterns and logos, and a self-taught, precocious ability to read, spell, write and/or compute, usually before the age of five. They have difficulty developing language and communication skills and often exhibit unusual interests or behaviours, notably difficulty in reciprocal interaction with others. Hyperlexia has characteristics similar to autism, behavior disorder, language disorder, emotional disorder, attention deficit disorder, hearing impairment, giftedness or, paradoxically, mental retardation.
Broader Problems:
Learning disordersLanguage disorders Related Problems:
Autism spectrum disorderHearing defectsFeeblemindednessDisordered behaviour in childrenAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorderDevelopmental receptive language disorder Aggravates:
Limited verbal skills Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST