4 Signs A Heightened Reading Ability May Be Linked To Autism

Summary

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about some lesser-known experiences associated with autism, like “ autistic inertia ”, palilalia , “autistic flow” , and “ hyper-empathy ”. And according to Dr Mikki Lee, a psychologist who specialises in ADHD and autism assessments, a reading sign known as hyperlexia is also “frequently linked to autism”. What is hyperlexia? In short, it means being able to read exceptionally fluently – especially above what is expected for your age – and it typically presents in children. “Although children with hyperlexia have strong word reading abilities, they usually…

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