Anonymous
Post 03/06/2016 12:22     Subject: Re:2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:It's a sign of a good auditory memory, combined with a toddler's love of repetition. The first is a strength, and the second is totally normal.


This.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2016 12:05     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It is normal.
DSis 7 and still has a great memory, unless of course it is about something like brushing his teeth or putting his clothes in the hamper.

For us the only thing is it made learning to read a bit of a challenge. Not that it was hard just that I had to have a lot of books on hand and I never let him read the same book more than once. It helped me ensure he was reading the book and not that he had just memorized it.

That said a great memory is a wonderful thing. Sight words are all about memory b/c you can't sound them out.


Same, DD had everyone thinking she was reading at 3. She could read simple words but the more complex stuff was due to an awesome auditory memory.


OH, and, now at 12 she doesn't love reading and it's her weakest academic subject (funnily enough she excels in math and science) so don't make any assumptions. I have two kids that, at least anecdotally, prove that early reading means nothing. One was a very early reader and now has to be pushed to pick up a book. Gets solis, but not incredible, reading comprehension scores on ERB and SSAT. Other kid was a little late reading, got extra help in K, didn't really take off in reading until 1st grade and that kid scores in tip top percentile for reading comp and reads all the time. Loves books. Goes to a super demanding DC private.


Interesting you mention that. My cousin started "reading" at a very early age, had absolutely excellent auditory memory. I struggled more and didn't start memorizing and reading until first grade. My mom never made a big deal out of it but always encouraged me to make an effort. My cousin now rarely picks up a book or magazine. Meanwhile I easily polish off a book a week, I absolutely love to read. She's very intelligent and we both did well in school and work, but her thing has always been science, while I ended up loving English.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2016 10:46     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It is normal.
DSis 7 and still has a great memory, unless of course it is about something like brushing his teeth or putting his clothes in the hamper.

For us the only thing is it made learning to read a bit of a challenge. Not that it was hard just that I had to have a lot of books on hand and I never let him read the same book more than once. It helped me ensure he was reading the book and not that he had just memorized it.

That said a great memory is a wonderful thing. Sight words are all about memory b/c you can't sound them out.


Same, DD had everyone thinking she was reading at 3. She could read simple words but the more complex stuff was due to an awesome auditory memory.


OH, and, now at 12 she doesn't love reading and it's her weakest academic subject (funnily enough she excels in math and science) so don't make any assumptions. I have two kids that, at least anecdotally, prove that early reading means nothing. One was a very early reader and now has to be pushed to pick up a book. Gets solis, but not incredible, reading comprehension scores on ERB and SSAT. Other kid was a little late reading, got extra help in K, didn't really take off in reading until 1st grade and that kid scores in tip top percentile for reading comp and reads all the time. Loves books. Goes to a super demanding DC private.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2016 10:40     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:It is normal.
DSis 7 and still has a great memory, unless of course it is about something like brushing his teeth or putting his clothes in the hamper.

For us the only thing is it made learning to read a bit of a challenge. Not that it was hard just that I had to have a lot of books on hand and I never let him read the same book more than once. It helped me ensure he was reading the book and not that he had just memorized it.

That said a great memory is a wonderful thing. Sight words are all about memory b/c you can't sound them out.


Same, DD had everyone thinking she was reading at 3. She could read simple words but the more complex stuff was due to an awesome auditory memory.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2016 02:10     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:NP here. I didn't know kids did this until my son started doing it. I wasn't concerned, but I was blown away. When I talk to my friends about this stuff (just 1 or 2 very close friends), I'm more from like a "it's so cool how their brains develop, isn't it?" angle. Because it just is. I don't think this is a humble brag. Sometimes our kids just amaze us. Add to that the ever present possibility of autism, some parents worry. It's hard not to worry when there's so much information out there that seems to say if your child is TOO smart, there's a problem.

My son just turned 4, OP. I don't know how close he is to reading, but he still has a strong interest in books. And if we change one tiny word, he corrects us, even with library books we've only read 2 or 3 times. It's fun. Enjoy it!


If you share with friends something your child does or did which blows you away, it is bragging. When you thinly veil the message to others with, "should I be concerned?" it is a humblebrag. This is completely within the range of normal.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2016 19:48     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OMG, shut up about autism and aspergers people, this is a TOTALLY normal thing that a LOT of kids do.


PP, yes, it's normal but most kids grow out of it around age 3.
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/Functional-Categories-of-Immediate-Echolalia
https://www.superduperinc.com/handouts/pdf/169%20Echolalia.pdf


AAAAND OP's child is 2.


Right, and there's a reason why she was curious about the link to autism.

Also, to the other PP--it's still echolalia, it's called "delayed echolalia" no matter whether an NT or kid on the spectrum does it.


Are you talking about the part of the OP where she says "Autism has never been a concern, his doctors pretty much said he doesn't have any signs of it and he is very social. " ???


Delayed echolalia can be a sign. General pediatricians don't diagnose autism. However, him asking the OP to repeat statements would concern me more as a sign of a receptive speech delay than the echolalia at this point.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2016 14:40     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
NP here. I didn't know kids did this until my son started doing it. I wasn't concerned, but I was blown away. When I talk to my friends about this stuff (just 1 or 2 very close friends), I'm more from like a "it's so cool how their brains develop, isn't it?" angle. Because it just is. I don't think this is a humble brag. Sometimes our kids just amaze us. Add to that the ever present possibility of autism, some parents worry. It's hard not to worry when there's so much information out there that seems to say if your child is TOO smart, there's a problem.

My son just turned 4, OP. I don't know how close he is to reading, but he still has a strong interest in books. And if we change one tiny word, he corrects us, even with library books we've only read 2 or 3 times. It's fun. Enjoy it!
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2016 12:49     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:Sound very humble brag to me. So I will give you the answer you want OP. Your child is clearly a genius, and is far, far ahead of his peers. You should go ahead and have a TJ class of 2032 t-shirt made no and put the magnet on your car. Heck, add the ivy t-shirt and magnet of your choice too. It's clear your child is going places. (Here's the real answer: most kids this age do this)


How can it be a humblebrag when most kids this age do this? You seem very angry.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2016 11:55     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Sound very humble brag to me. So I will give you the answer you want OP. Your child is clearly a genius, and is far, far ahead of his peers. You should go ahead and have a TJ class of 2032 t-shirt made no and put the magnet on your car. Heck, add the ivy t-shirt and magnet of your choice too. It's clear your child is going places. (Here's the real answer: most kids this age do this)
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2016 11:49     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
I have a video of my 18 month old "reading" hungry caterpillar in the dark. He still does it at 6 which has actually made it harder for him to learn to read because he memorizes versus actually trying to read the words.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2016 06:32     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is this is a humblebrag or paranoid "is my kid autistic" post?



(totally normal, OP, there is nothing wrong with your child. And FWIW, if we haven't read a book in a month or two, my 2 1/2 year old forgets the words)


I'm going with humblebrag.

Op, it's normal. Kids are wired to imitate. It's how they learn language.


Agree...humble brag.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2016 22:43     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OMG, shut up about autism and aspergers people, this is a TOTALLY normal thing that a LOT of kids do.


PP, yes, it's normal but most kids grow out of it around age 3.
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/Functional-Categories-of-Immediate-Echolalia
https://www.superduperinc.com/handouts/pdf/169%20Echolalia.pdf


AAAAND OP's child is 2.


Right, and there's a reason why she was curious about the link to autism.

Also, to the other PP--it's still echolalia, it's called "delayed echolalia" no matter whether an NT or kid on the spectrum does it.


Are you talking about the part of the OP where she says "Autism has never been a concern, his doctors pretty much said he doesn't have any signs of it and he is very social. " ???
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2016 21:00     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OMG, shut up about autism and aspergers people, this is a TOTALLY normal thing that a LOT of kids do.


PP, yes, it's normal but most kids grow out of it around age 3.
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/Functional-Categories-of-Immediate-Echolalia
https://www.superduperinc.com/handouts/pdf/169%20Echolalia.pdf


AAAAND OP's child is 2.


Right, and there's a reason why she was curious about the link to autism.

Also, to the other PP--it's still echolalia, it's called "delayed echolalia" no matter whether an NT or kid on the spectrum does it.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2016 20:37     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
Anonymous wrote:OP - if your son doesn't read a book for a month or so, can he still remember it? Because mine, who memorizes books within 2-3 readings, has forgotten most of the words of things she had previously memorized if it has been a while since we read it.


I didn't finish -- meant to say, this is is how kids learn, through repetition/memorization.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2016 20:36     Subject: 2 year old memorizing and reciting books - normal?
OP - if your son doesn't read a book for a month or so, can he still remember it? Because mine, who memorizes books within 2-3 readings, has forgotten most of the words of things she had previously memorized if it has been a while since we read it.