My Ds is 15 months old and is beginning to read, he knows many sight words and has started to sound out words. He has an amazing vocabulary and talks in complete sentences. He was evaluated by a multidisciplinary team (Psychologist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and someone from the Autism Center) at a major university. All concurred that he has no signs of hyperlexia associated with Autism. Because of his abilities and family history they were inclined to believe
he is highly gifted. The Gifted Specialist from the Psych. Department spent some time observing and talking to him and
would like to see him periodically to see if he continues to develop at such a rapid pace.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? How have things progressed for you DC?
Hi, my DS began reading easy readers at 2 1/2. He's 7 now, and in 3rd grade. He continues to read above grade level, although he doesn't appear to have a strong interest in reading. I don't think he practices reading much at all, actually, but appears to learn new words by osmosis.
He has been tested and his IQ is in the highly to profoundly gifted range... >99.9%ile.
It will be fascinating to watch your little guy develop! Keep a record of what he's doing (maybe home videos?)
