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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My dd had hyperlexia. Its an early warning sign for autism.[/quote]

+1 this was my level 1 ASD DS, phenomenal memory and love of patterns. Was recommended for magnet programs beginning in late ES, now at a WASP and doing very well. I don't know that the spelling facility translated into any particular giftedness with language, more of a STEM kid in the end. But that was where his particular interests lay and that's essential for ASD kids (if your kid is in fact ASD).[/quote]

Op: That is very interesting. She also likes numbers. DD was speech delayed (articulation) and has/d intermittent hearing loss. ASD was a concern last year, but this year everything is looking to be an effect of the speech/hearing. That being said I’m not ruling anything out. She’s doing really well in the more academic prek. She is social and makes eye contact now. Speech has really come along and helped with connecting to peers. Her teachers this year have no concerns.

Also Re: phonics. She actually loves phonics. That might have actually been the first clue. She learned those rules fast. I think she likes codes. I’ve noticed she is always trying make rules to explain the way the world works. [/quote]

There is a strong correlation with hyperlexia and autism and that's fine!  It sounds like she has other behaviors that were flagged as possible signs too.  It's called a spectrum for a reason and i don't think it's always black and white of "you have autism" and "you don't have autism".  You can have some beahviors and signs of it without having others and therefore not meeting the exact diagnostic criteria.  Either way, enjoy this skill and hopefully she becomes an early and avid reader like my similar son did. [/quote]

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