What Is Hyperlexia?

Hyperlexia Articles
Semantic Pragmatic Disorder (a similar syndrome)

Hyperlexia Articles
Article Description

What is hyperlexia? (AHA Brochure) Brief description of the syndrome

Hyperlexia by Phyllis Kupperman, Sally Bligh, and Kathy Barouski. Fairly detailed and written for a clinical professional who would diagnose hyperlexia. Contains definition, how to diagnose, prognosis, and school considerations. This the "original" AHA information packet article. (oldie but goodie)

The Hyperlexia Learning Style by Susan Martins Miller Chapter 5 from the book, Reading too soon? by Susan Martins Miller, Understanding the learning style of these children is half the battle.

Principles to Teach by by Susan Martins Miller Chapter 6 from the book, Reading too soon? by Susan Martins Miller, Educating the educators on the hyperlexic learning style and these principles set the stage for a productive school experience (useful at home also!).

What's in a Name? by Sally Bligh, Fall 1995 AHA Newsletter Hyperlexic children diagnose in a variety of different DSM classifications and carry a wide variety of labels. Article places hyperlexia among the various labels.

Peaceful Coexistence: Autism, Asperger's, Hyperlexia, by Lynn Richman (University of Iowa). Further explanation of Dr. Richman's two hyperlexic subtypes with comparisons to Autism and Asperger's syndrome. Article appeared in the Winter, 1996-1997 newsletter.

Comparison of Analytic vs. Gestault Modes of Language Acquisition by Prizant Hyperlexics acquire language in the gestalt mode. This table compares Gestalt mode with Analytic mode (the way most people acquire language).

History of Hyperlexia by Lynn Richmann An historical time-line taken from Lynn Richman's talk on Hyperlexia: Differential Patterns in Launguage Disorders, Noverbal LD, Asperger, Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder as presented at the Second National Conference on the Syndrome of Hyperlexia. Lynn Richman, Ph.D., is Professor and Director of the Division of Pediatric Psychology at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He also directs the Pediatric Learning Disorders Clinic.

References on Hyperlexia and Related Disorders a bibliography A list of articles, papers, books, etc. relevant to hyperlexia assembled by the Center for Speech and Language Disorders.

The Syndrome of Hyperlexia vs. High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome by Kupperman, Bligh, Barouski A controversial view of hyperlexia because it suggests hyperlexia might be a diagnosis onto its own,as opposed to a savant skill sometimes found in the autistic spectrum. Recent trend has been to advocate hyperlexia as a coexisting diagnosis, with or without autism. Regardless of the professional debate, hyperlexia's association with autism is undeniable and yet often contradictory. This is the oldest article on this web site and is left here as food for thought.

Hyperlexia: Precocious Readers and Mathematicians too? by Ted Whaley and the Internet Listserv This article is a synthasis of a thread that developed on the hyperlexia internet listserv. Many parents indicated that their kids were math whizs also. Here's what they report.

Hyperlexia Articles
Article	Description
What is hyperlexia? (AHA Brochure)	Brief description of the syndrome
Hyperlexia by Phyllis Kupperman, Sally Bligh, and Kathy Barouski.	Fairly detailed and written for a clinical professional who would diagnose hyperlexia. Contains definition, how to diagnose, prognosis, and school considerations. This the "original" AHA information packet article. (oldie but goodie)
The Hyperlexia Learning Style by Susan Martins Miller	Chapter 5 from the book, Reading too soon? by Susan Martins Miller, Understanding the learning style of these children is half the battle.
Principles to Teach by by Susan Martins Miller	Chapter 6 from the book, Reading too soon? by Susan Martins Miller, Educating the educators on the hyperlexic learning style and these principles set the stage for a productive school experience (useful at home also!).
What's in a Name? by Sally Bligh, Fall 1995 AHA Newsletter	Hyperlexic children diagnose in a variety of different DSM classifications and carry a wide variety of labels. Article places hyperlexia among the various labels.
Peaceful Coexistence: Autism, Asperger's, Hyperlexia, by Lynn Richman (University of Iowa).	Further explanation of Dr. Richman's two hyperlexic subtypes with comparisons to Autism and Asperger's syndrome. Article appeared in the Winter, 1996-1997 newsletter.
Comparison of Analytic vs. Gestault Modes of Language Acquisition by Prizant	Hyperlexics acquire language in the gestalt mode. This table compares Gestalt mode with Analytic mode (the way most people acquire language).
History of Hyperlexia by Lynn Richmann	An historical time-line taken from Lynn Richman's talk on Hyperlexia: Differential Patterns in Launguage Disorders, Noverbal LD, Asperger, Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder as presented at the Second National Conference on the Syndrome of Hyperlexia. Lynn Richman, Ph.D., is Professor and Director of the Division of Pediatric Psychology at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He also directs the Pediatric Learning Disorders Clinic.
References on Hyperlexia and Related Disorders a bibliography	A list of articles, papers, books, etc. relevant to hyperlexia assembled by the Center for Speech and Language Disorders.
The Syndrome of Hyperlexia vs. High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome by Kupperman, Bligh, Barouski	A controversial view of hyperlexia because it suggests hyperlexia might be a diagnosis onto its own,as opposed to a savant skill sometimes found in the autistic spectrum. Recent trend has been to advocate hyperlexia as a coexisting diagnosis, with or without autism. Regardless of the professional debate, hyperlexia's association with autism is undeniable and yet often contradictory. This is the oldest article on this web site and is left here as food for thought.
Hyperlexia: Precocious Readers and Mathematicians too? by Ted Whaley and the Internet Listserv	This article is a synthasis of a thread that developed on the hyperlexia internet listserv. Many parents indicated that their kids were math whizs also. Here's what they report.

Semantic Pragmatic Disorder Articles
Article Description

A journal article about Semantic Pragmatic Disorder by D. V. M. Bishop This is a link to AHA member John Muggleton's page in the UK who has some good information on SPD and Hyperlexia. More information on SPD can be found on the UK National Autistic Society Surry Branch web page maintained by John.

Semantic Pragmatic Disorder by Margo Sharp Margo Sharp is the Chief Speech and Languange Therapist at Heatherlands Language Unit, England, U.K. Description of the disorder bears much similarity to descriptions of Hyperlexia. Thanks to Richard Goldblatt for the electronic versions republished here.

Semantic Pragmatic Disorder #2 by Margo Sharp Communication Advice For Carers of Children with Classical Autism and Atypical Autism

Semantic Pragmatic Disorder #3 by Margo Sharp Helping Advice to Carers of SPD Children

Semantic Pragmatic Disorder #4 by Margo Sharp School Age Groups for children with Semantic Pragmatic Difficulties

Semantic Pragmatic Disorder #5 by Margo Sharp Toddler Talk

Semantic Pragmatic Disorder Articles
Article	Description
A journal article about Semantic Pragmatic Disorder by D. V. M. Bishop	This is a link to AHA member John Muggleton's page in the UK who has some good information on SPD and Hyperlexia. More information on SPD can be found on the UK National Autistic Society Surry Branch web page maintained by John.
Semantic Pragmatic Disorder by Margo Sharp	Margo Sharp is the Chief Speech and Languange Therapist at Heatherlands Language Unit, England, U.K. Description of the disorder bears much similarity to descriptions of Hyperlexia. Thanks to Richard Goldblatt for the electronic versions republished here.
Semantic Pragmatic Disorder #2 by Margo Sharp	Communication Advice For Carers of Children with Classical Autism and Atypical Autism
Semantic Pragmatic Disorder #3 by Margo Sharp	Helping Advice to Carers of SPD Children
Semantic Pragmatic Disorder #4 by Margo Sharp	School Age Groups for children with Semantic Pragmatic Difficulties
Semantic Pragmatic Disorder #5 by Margo Sharp	Toddler Talk

Note: Margo Sharp is not based at the Heathermount School. Latest known contact information: eMail -- MARY.RICHARDS@bhamchildrens.wmids.nhs.uk * Telephone 0121 243 2000.