my ds5 was reading simple cvc words at 2.5, but i was told that wasn't necessarily "reading" by a child developmental specialist...the word hyperlexia was even suggested.
he continued to self teach reading (of course i was constantly reading books to him as well), and everyone was leery about saying he could "read". he loved learning sight words as well.
turns out many believe that real reading isn't just saying the word, but also comprehending it.
his transitional kindergarten teacher stated this also when he said he was bored and wanted to read. i told her he had been reading for awhile. she said "but does he comprehend what he reads?" i said YES. because we would discuss stuff he read, or he'd ask a question.
sadly, i discovered alot of ppl in education have to have this proven- they don't want to take parent word for it. so he had to read to her and answer worksheets and discuss with her, to show he comprehended what he read. and she finally agreed. yes, he can read..... wow.
