I saw a tv story on hyperlexia and definitely wondered.
Mayreeh - I think I saw this same tv (newsmagazine) story. My dd was 2yo then and a terrific reader (one of her first words was "readabook" -- it meant that she was about to plop in your lap and you were going to read the book she had hauled over). A couple of family members alerted me to an upcoming program on "early readers." My excitement about there being other early readers out there, turned to dismay as the program unfolded implying that any reading 2 yo has hyperlexia.
She did have some social issues back then - we called it "stranger anxiety," and some well-meaning "friends" were starting to raise questions about autism. It was at that time I started scouring the internet for reassurance.
Juliekd - I can report back to you that my dd is now a delightful 10 yo (and also a twin!). She is socially well adjusted, an insatiable reader and wicked smart, now confirmed by testing. I remember the anxiety when she was little and I think you have gotten some great advice here. Trust your gut.
We also found our pediatrician to be very helpful. She was able to do some quick screening for autism at a well check, and her reassuring conclusions have passed the test of time.
Enjoy your little guys, and watching the miracles unfold before you!
