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Josh Martinez - 12/22/00 01:31:25
My Email:twelveyrsold@hotmail.com

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Nice, Probably will be better when the site is finished

Glenda Detling - 12/21/00 22:14:36
My Email:glendet@swbell.net

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I am a Speech/Language Pathologist. I am initiating treatment of a "Hyperlexic" child. I found your website to be informative and helpful. Thank you.

Michele Epps - 12/19/00 18:02:10
My Email:sheherezad60@hotmail.com

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I have a 6 year old Hyperlexic son who is attending first grade. His teacher would like to find information on teaching strategies for Hyperlexic children. There still does not seem to be much info out there that will help our children's teachers.

Phil Cuff - 12/12/00 03:32:13
My Email:pacuff@digitaldune.net

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I have Ausperger's. Its impossible to convey what a relief I felt when I could finally put a name to all the problems that I've been battling all my life. When I was a kid, all they could tell my parents was that I was mildly autistic, but little else. I till have it, but now I feel like I have some opportunity to take advantage of it.

Jennifer Soler - 12/10/00 00:24:14
My Email:jennifersoler@hotmail.com

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I'm currently compleating my Master's Degree and my thesis is on Hyperlexia. What I'm really looking for is information on hyperlexics over the age of twelve, because what I want to know is, how older hyperlexics succeed in school all the way through coll ge. If you have any information that you would like to share with me I would gladly appreciate it. Than You, Jennifer Soler

punk rocker - 12/04/00 17:24:29
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So, basically your kid is retarded. Great. i want good friends on net.

Laura Erick - 11/25/00 02:40:50
My Email:mlerick@accesscomm.ca

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We have a seven year old son with Hyperlexia.

kelly - 11/21/00 22:28:29
My Email:kellywhitt@hotmail.com

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I thank you for your well organized websight. I am a student majoring in speech therapy and as a project next semester I was hoping to research and compile new information about hyperlexia. First, I would like to know from parents and educators what qu stions that they would like included on the survey. I would appreciate any feedback you can offer. Kelly Whitt

Kathleen Siciliano - 10/23/00 20:42:14
My Email:Sicilianord@aol.com

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I'm interested in any information or help in children with ADHD and language comprehension disorders.

Heidi Clevenger - 10/19/00 06:20:29
My Email:heidicleavage@hotmail.com

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I have to give a presentation over oral language learning disabilities and your site helped a lot. Thanks!

Roxanne Przybysz - 09/25/00 21:09:01
My Email:przybysz@home.net

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I've just started getting more information on Hyperlexia, Semantic and Pragmatic Language Disorders. My 4 year old daughter was diagnosed with Autism a year ago. I believe that the doctor who gave her this diagnoses was not well versed in the Autism spe trum disorders. My child is very high functioning and so incrediblly verbal. I believe that she definately has Autistic symtoms but that she falls somewhere else under the spectrum. As her parents we are trying so desperately to find the right approac to take in helping our child learn and understand the world around her. Without the right diagnosis we are fighting a losing battle and wasting so much valuable time in the process. This site has put things into a new perspective and helped us to focus more clearly on the areas that are important in this unique learning style, and to make sure the proper tools are in place to accomplish this goal. Thankyou for this much needed information and the professionalism of your web site.

riaz - 09/17/00 11:35:17
My Email:riazgee@usa.net

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what do you like in the world?

riaz - 09/17/00 11:31:55
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i want good friends on net.

Lynda Thomas - 09/04/00 02:39:53
My Email:lthomas50@juno.com

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I teach dyslexic children. What are the differences between dyslexic and hyperlexic children? Hyperlexia is a term I am not familiar with. Lynda Thomas Certified Academic Language Therapist

Julie Maynard - 09/03/00 14:31:34
My Email:Juliemynrd@aol.com

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I represent parents of children with special educational needs in the United Kingdom. Our children have a "diagnosis" of Autistic Spectrum Disorders" with associated semantic pragmatic language difficulties. Sadly our education authority in the United Kingdom is so far behind in relation to provison and support for our children, compared to the United States. Any information concerning the difficulties our children have, is so valuable.

Toni Hopper - 07/08/00 03:46:28
My Email:thopper@sia.net.au

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I am a PhD student researching hyperlexia so am interested in what parents/educators have to say about hyperlexia. My case study is now about 7 and half years old. I am pleased to hear from anyone who cares to contact me.

- 06/13/00 22:27:26

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Jennifer J. Dobbs - 05/26/00 11:31:36
My Email:jjdobbs@hespo.ccpsd.k12.va.us

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I'm looking forward to seeing updates of this site. As an educator and the parent of a special needs child, I found the links here to get information I have been searching for over the last 18 months. I still need help finding out what medical institution located near Hillsville, Virginia, USA could evaluate a three-year old for hyperlexia or related disorders. I would appreciate your help! Thank you.

Tammy - 05/23/00 21:48:45
My URL:/a_light_seeker/hyperlexia.html
My Email:hyperlexia@hotmail.com

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Also have a page on Special Education and IEP's.

Marlyn Stewart - 05/23/00 16:40:07
My Email:MarlynStew@aol.com

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I am so happy to find something that fits my son better than autism. Thank you for so much info

sharmeen tarar - 05/19/00 07:30:27
My Email:tarar@paknet4.ptc.pk

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after few more visits of the site i would be able to commnet,since first sight of every site is always great sharmeen lahore,pakistan

Amanda Turco - 04/21/00 01:05:38
My Email:aturco@ops.org

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I am a 1st grade teacher with a hyperlexic child in my room. We only recently came to this conclusion and are looking for all information available to help us understand how to help him. Thank you for the info.

- 04/18/00 21:03:09

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Jennifer F. - 04/18/00 13:44:46
My Email:frogfair@aol.com

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I am in the educational field, and have been working with a boy who had several autistic like behaviors,,, although he was more social. He could read large words like telephone, puzzle, housekeeping, and more when we first got him at age 4!!! Very bright,, with severe social behaviors,, lacks controll of emotions.. I had suspected Aspergers syndrome (spelling?) How do you know if a child as hyperlexia nad if they do, tips on reaching this child would be greatly appreciated.... This child has developed a strong bond with me but he graduates our program this year,, and I would like to be able to help him transition to the next level... What I fear is that he will feel that I have abandond him,,,, he responds well to me ,, but not to others,, how can i help him to transfer ski ls he has learned in my class to another environment??? thank u for your time and thanks in advance for your response... Jennifer

Sue Fedynskyj - 04/04/00 12:31:49
My Email:sfedynsk@indiana.edu

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I am interested in learning about other parent's behavioral problems with their early school aged Hyperlexic children; such as temper tantrums, severe phobias, etc.

Teena Peardon - 03/01/00 02:53:24
My Email:peardon@oakharbor.net

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I have a child with a diagnoses of "Autism Specrtum Disorder, mildly affected." I'm wondering if he is Hyperplexic? I don't know if he can read, but he has a hell of a memory and can memorize a book verbatim. I don't understand what the differences are. Thank you for your time.

Joanne - 02/28/00 01:31:55
My Email:Joteacher121@yahoo.com

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Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Just knowing I'm not alone makes it a little better. I just found out that there is a name for what my son has been exibiting for 4 years now. I don't want him labeled but I know he needs help. Wish me luck. Sam's Mom

Cynthia Hankerson - 02/18/00 16:57:04
My Email:cynthiahankerson@hotmail.com

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I'm a speech-language pathologist who graduated from college in the 70's (our profession is less than 100 years old). I had never heard of this disorder until recently. I have a client (high school student) that has puzzled me tremendously for the past t o years!!! FINALLY.... I began to read something that described my student!!!! Hooray!!!! Some had suggested autism, but I was certain he did not show enough of the characteristics, eventhough there were a few similarities. I applaud you all, parents nd professionals alike. I've not yet spoken w/ this child's parents, but once I'm comfortable that I understand it enough, I will. Hope to find more on the older child. Some of his writings and some of his usually passive responses, that were not so pa sive, had me really worried about the potential of him being a time bomb that might explode either now or in adulthood. I am so relieved to understand what's REALLY going on. Thank you, please keep in touch.

- 01/31/00 01:29:07

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Kim Altarejos - 01/30/00 13:18:28
My Email:okalta@i-manila.com.ph

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I suspect that although my 7 year old son was diagnosed autistic, he may have Hyperlexia. Please send me more information. My address: PO Box 892, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City, Philippines Many thanks!

R AUSTIN - 01/28/00 23:01:05
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My Email:raustin88@AOL.com

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VERY HELPFUL I THINK MY 3YR GRANDSON HAS THIS

Lilia Cuyar - 01/28/00 02:07:06
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MARILOU CARANDANG - 01/15/00 17:00:28
My Email:BMCARANDANG@AOL.COM

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I AM A MOTHER OF AN UNDIAGNOSED 11 YEAR OLD BOY WHO HAD TO BE SENT TO THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER BECAUSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING OF HIS SITUATION. HE DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR SPECIAL ED BECAUSE OF HIS ABOVE AVERAGE IQ. HELP.

melanie wehling - 01/10/00 22:52:30
My Email:tomatobaby@aol.com

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very informative and helpful! keep up the good work!

Marla Taggart - 01/01/00 03:12:19
My Email:mktaggart@aol.com

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Do you have any information on Tetra-X?

Sharon - 12/03/99 12:12:43
My Email:sholehv@synnergy.com

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I just recently found out hat my son is hyperlexia bya an educator. The past six years the doctors diagnosed him with PDD. I really appreciate any info or sites. How to work with my child to overcome this!!!. Ther are also language delays too as well.

cathy Anderson - 12/01/99 19:47:46
My Email:andersonc@k.12.mt.us

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I am a special education preschool teacher and I have a 5 year old student whose mother believes that she may have hyperlexia. I had never heard of this disorder before and would like more information. If anyone knows of a prof who could help with diagn sis in Montana I would be very interested thank you. Cathy

Judy - 11/19/99 15:36:20
My Email:JVDPOHVI@aol.com

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hi.. I am wonder do any one know what is next conference or workshop for Hyperlexia? for Parent? thanks

Sarah - 11/18/99 05:53:33
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My Email:aasarah@hotmail.com

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just stopped by...great info site

Stacey Burrell - 11/14/99 19:36:51
My Email:staceyburrell@yahoo.com

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Just clicked in to see what was new.

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bwian - 11/12/99 15:04:54

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hewwo. I have a speech impediment. I was vewy distuwbed because youw site is undew constwuction. Now I must look around

Betty - 11/11/99 14:00:53
My Email:timbetty@davesworld.net

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Hi, I am glad to see there are others out there. I really appreciate any new info. Does anyone have a copy of the physical characteristics of hyperlexia article I read a few years ago?

mary lee foley - 10/26/99 18:54:57
My Email:maryleef2@yahoo.com

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Susan Blauss - 10/22/99 14:28:28
My Email:sblauss@adelphia.net

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I'm thrilled to find this site! I have a 14 year old son who was diagnosed at 2 with autism. At the time the nuerologist felt that he did not fully fit the criteria for autistic children but that he clearly needed intense help. We came across info about h perlexia when Tim was 5 and realized that it fit our sons difficulties perfectly. I would love to hear from people or kids going thru adolescence with this disorder. Tim attends regular classes and continues to impress everyone with his mathematical gifts He would like to play on the Red Sox when he grows up and then pursue a career as a weather man. He really struggles socially and I think it would help him to hear about other people who share his wonderful and challenging gifts that go along with Hyperl xia. Thanks.

Lana Greenberg - 10/13/99 01:12:39
My Email:glolaw@aol.com

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I have a 4 yr old grandson who has been diagnosed with PDD and developmental & sensory disorders. He seems to have the characteristics of hyperlexia. We live in Baltimore, MD and would like names of parents or professionals in our area dealing with this isorder.

joan migton - 10/12/99 17:03:06
My Email:jjbcmig@dellnet.com

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After 14 years of foggy diagnoses like "We don't think she's..." and "Multiply handicapped", we've finally found the term that fits our 16 year old daughter's learning disability. I can't believe that this syndrome has been noted since the 60's but in 14 years no one has ever once mentioned it to us as a possibility. I loved reading the guest book just to know that I'm not the only one who's been there. We have hooked up with a doctor in Staten Island, NY, who does neurological work. What he's done for our daughter is nothing short of amazing, tackling it symptom by symptom without really knowing what the whole was. Now that we have this knowledge, I'm sure her progress will be even better. If anyone out there is from the NY area and would like our do tor's name and more information about the types of treatments she's receiving, please e-mail.

gale dasen - 09/30/99 10:10:53
My Email:gcd708@aol.com

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I am interested in your site, am just now learnig of this hyperlexia. I have a teenage son who does wonderfully (top of his class in math), yet fails language arts. He also has a high reading level, but has failed the seventh grade for not doing homework. He continues with this pattern, which continues to lower his self-esteem. I would appreciate any support, not sure if this is criteria for hperlexia. relate

Kathy Ryan - 09/28/99 15:10:46
My Email:busymom13@hotmail.com

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Great Site! I am the parent of 9 year-old boy/girl twins. My daughter is dyslexic, and my son has been skirting around the PDD diagnosis much of his life... everyone thinks he fits, but doesn't quite! I've only recently become familiar with hyperlexia nd it fits my son, Peter, to a tee! I'm working on becoming more familiar with hyperlexia. I know my son is very intelligent, but functions at an average level at school. The school is delighted he manages academically and doesn't seem to see the need o encourage him to function at his potential. Anyone had a similar problem?

Nicole Rogerson - 09/23/99 04:45:01
My Email:nrogerso@nsw.bigpond.net.au

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Just thought i would drop in for a look. I have a 3 year old with a language disorder and i only heard about Hyperlexia today for the first time. Thanks for your help.

Andrea Cooper - 09/22/99 20:26:24
My Email:acooper@artcraftandforemost.com

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As a proud non-conformist, I have always resisted any effort to put a "label" on my 7 year old son's differences. (At age 4 THEY tried to convince me he had PDD, I knew I had a highly gifted and intellegent child). I am thrilled, though, to have just foun out (through the internet) about hyperlexia. The profile fits him to a TEE, and while I hate labels, this gives me a direction to look for resources to enhance his eduational and social experiences. THANK YOU!

Mary Beth - 09/21/99 01:34:52
My Email:idrive25@peaknet.net

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Candace - 09/15/99 00:14:30
My Email:Ccbft@aol.com

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Hi! I have a 9 year old sister who has been diagnosed as Hyperlexic. Dylexia is hereditary in my family, luckily, I got neither. However, for those of you who are curious about how hyperlexic children are here are the noticable characteristics my mother nd I noticed when my sister was very young (these fit Hyperlexic characterics) Katie potty-trained and learned to walk very late, she was fascinated by books (not dolls) she would sleep with her books as other little girls slept with their favorite baby-d lls. Katie used 'babytalk' for an exceptionally long time. She could not answer abstract questions. That is to say, she could tell you her full name, address, birthdate, and telephone number but, she would not be able to tell you how she felt that day or if she enjoyed her lunch. She would watch Disney movies over and over til she had the dialogue memorized and then would watch them while saying EVERY single line. Katie is a visual learner. So, cheerleading in grade school came very easy to her. She co ld see the leader do the movements to the cheer and hear the chants and she would know the cheer automatically. Her social skills were poor but, are increasing rapidly. Sometimes she would revert back to 'babytalk' and children her age would not be able to understand what she was trying to say and then that would hurt Katie's feelings and then add to her internal turmoil as a child who no one seems to understand. If you think your child is hyperlexic get them diagnosed and DO NOT give up HOPE! Too many children are slapped with the label "autistic" which can really discourag parents and teachers and the child. If you want to ask me any questions about my experien e feel free to email me. I think this is a wonderful site!

Kelley Arbuckle - 09/08/99 22:51:50
My Email:kelley@teleport.com

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I have a 23 year old son who was diagnosed as everything from retarded to autistic, until the attempt to assign a label was abandoned. I think I've finally found the "label" necessary to get him some help.

Marie - 08/27/99 16:26:05
My Email:Mariega@flash.net

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I'm the mother of a 7 year old hyperlexic son. If your just getting started on this journey with your child, 3 words....don't give up. Contact another parent with some experience. You'll be glad you did.

Shannon - 07/16/99 17:02:10
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/5620/
My Email:Shannon_b13@yahoo.com

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I have a son who is almost six who was diagnosed as severely autistic shortly before his third birthday. I firmly believe after much research that my son has hyperlexia. My problem is that the so-called "experts" in my state have never even heard of Hyp rlexia.

Maia E Butler - 07/09/99 04:26:13
My Email:litebecon@aol.com

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We have a 15 yrs old daughter that we suspect is a hyperlexia but we need professional ealuation. Is nobod here in Corpus Chrisi,Tx but the Special Ed Program is willing to pay to somebody to come down & evaluate our daughter. We need somebody from Houto, Austin, San Antonio or The Valley. A while ago somebody from Brownsville contct m & I snt him an e-mail but that was 2 months ago & still no answer. Can you help us, please Thanks

Maia E Butler - 07/09/99 04:26:12
My Email:litebecon@aol.com

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We have a 15 yrs old daughter that we suspect is a hyperlexia but we need professional ealuation. Is nobod here in Corpus Chrisi,Tx but the Special Ed Program is willing to pay to somebody to come down & evaluate our daughter. We need somebody from Houto, Austin, San Antonio or The Valley. A while ago somebody from Brownsville contct m & I snt him an e-mail but that was 2 months ago & still no answer. Can you help us, please Thanks

Janice Rubin - 07/07/99 03:06:25
My Email:Janni345@aol.com

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My son was diagnosed with Hyperlexia, and I'm interested any information about this syndrome.

- 07/04/99 01:07:58

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Hiedi Godfrey - 07/03/99 02:43:24
My Email:MsHLG@aol.com

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I was searching the internet and came upon your site. I am very interested in learning more about hyperlexia and how it affects younger students. I am a social worker who works with special needs children. Thank you for any information you can give me.

lisa - 06/29/99 05:11:21
My Email:www.lisa@tomatoweb.com

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Great web site! I am grateful for any and all information and sharing from other parents that I can get my hands on. I have 5 year old boy/girl twins, and my son (only) has been diagnosed with PDD and Hyperlexia. Like many other family histories on your w , my son had the ability at 2 years of age of reading common and everyday signs, phrases and letters. On the flip side, he began to exhibit inconsolable trantrums, an inability to cope or function around crowds or groups and a sensitivity to sounds and to ch. Since his diagnosis, my husband and I have been on the fast-track to advocate and obtain information. I found that a good daily school setting (IEP and public school), weekly 1 on 1 sensory integration therapy to help with the self help issues as well as speech therapy have helped tremendously in his progression to function daily. I also am taking a parenting class with parents of children who have a variety of developmental disabilities. The focus is to help us help our children develop appropriate se f-help, play and social skills, by breaking down the learning steps of many skills. Good luck to all of you either seeking info or raising a child afflicted. LP

Kathy R - 06/24/99 14:04:51
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Melanie Sholl - 06/15/99 20:12:31
My Email:LilOlMel1@aol.com

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Thank you for having this site. I have a six year old daughter who has had a very rough year with a happy ending. But I am still experiencing a lot of anguish, mostly because we are a military family and she will go to first grade in a new school this y ar, and then start second in yet another new school. It has made me feel more positive finding others who can give me advice about what I need to do at the next school. Thank you!!!

Erika Munz - 06/09/99 02:23:07
My Email:RAPUNZJAR@AOL.COM

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Hi, I thought I would sign the guestbook because our family seems to have outgrown the Hyperlex. My husband and I are still looking for a family in New Mexico who is dealing with Hyperlexia so we can get together for support! If there is anyone out ther please e-mail us! WE have lots of resources out here! Thanks

Joyce Carey - 06/04/99 17:34:19
My Email:jmcarey@erols.com

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Elaine Ford - 05/28/99 21:14:28
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Alice Ng - 05/28/99 09:33:55
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Mary - 05/24/99 18:01:31
My Email:rodgefam@swbell.net

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I have a 16 year old daughter who has no throuble academically but to this day is still unable to make a friend. We have tried everything possible to better her social skills but we have seen no improvement. I am wondering if hyperlexia is posiibly the p oblems . Anyone that can me me info and resources for ways to improve her social skills please let me know. Thank you!

Kim - 05/19/99 08:00:49
My Email:Luvkita@mailcity.com

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hi, i have a brother who is 8years old....my mother has been through the ringer trying to figure out what was wrong eith him....i'm glad i came upon this site....can't wait for it's completion....Kim

Laura - 05/14/99 00:46:46
My Email:stormlvr@flash.net

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I am a single mother to a 3 1/2 yr old son who has many issues that the medical community have been unable to get a handle on. Hyperlexia is something I came across while researching the web for his areas of delays and behavioral issues. He is ADHD, has a tentative diagnosis of CAPD and PDD. He shows autistic trendencies but is not a true autistic. He has sensory disorders and executive control disorder. We have recently begun medication (tenex) which I am finding has little benefit in elation to the side effects. He is a very intelligent child, but his behavioral issues are sending me past the threshold of stress managability. He was a micro-premie (14 weeks premature, born in the 26th week of gestation). He had a rough 2 1/2 months in the hospital, but developed rapidly once out. It was approx in his 11 month that everything came to a halt. Now we are where we are and I am eeling frazzled, depressed, stressed, but most of all... very guilty. I look forward to your site's completion. Am glad to have found you. Thank you!

emily kelly - 05/12/99 23:36:52
My Email:ekelly@bicnet.net

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Son Kory, dob 2/8/88, will enter 5th grade in the fall. New transition; new school (5-8) new team of teachers, etc. Interested in hearing from parents with kids of same age or older who have experience with middle school years.....

M Reffo - 05/11/99 15:08:35
My Email:reffom@tdsecurities.com

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My wife and I have two children. A 6 yr old daughter and 3.5 yr old son. My wife has suspected for some time that there is something not quite right about our daughter. I did not share her feelings then but in the last year I have come to share her susp cions. She is a sweet loving child who get along with all sorts of people generally. We recently had her tested, not for anything in particular but we suspected ADD. The doctor is not ruling out ADD but she suspects that Hyperlexia may be present. She s doing more work to refine this diagnosis by speaking directly to my daughters teachers (Montessori) and setting up an appointment with a psycologist who specializes in learning disabilities. It has been a rocky few years with yelling, crying, feelings f guilt, etc.. We are determined to find and give her the help she needs. Great to see a site where parents with like concerns can come to for information and to share their experiences, just to let them know they are not alone. We will be back. thx

Ilene Rosen - 05/05/99 18:21:06
My Email:ifreed@aol

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I have a 6 year old boy named alex who is in an inclusion setting at our local Kindergarten. He has a shadow who is faded during Teacher Directed Activities. Our main problem is that our school system does not teach social skills directly, only incident lly. I have real concerns about whether he will become a social outcast by second grade. He is a pleasant, sweet, easy kid who the teachers all adore. He loves school, but still does not get the importance of peer relationships. He wants to have frien s over but does not know how to engage them for long periods of time. We are trying a number of Theory of Mind drills to try to get him to understand the perspective of others, etc. through our at home Lovaas PRogram. We occasionally use Carol Gray's S cial STories and have set up some behavior modification programs to encourage positive social behaviors with kids. Unless the school buys into teaching these same skills to the whole class, there just isn't enough modeling to help him generalize. What do we have to do to get the school systems to understand that all these kids need social skills training. Perhaps they want to wait until kids are killing each other in elementary school. What more is there to say!

MARIA BUTLER - 04/29/99 03:57:10
My Email:litebecon@aol.com

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Do you have a list of professionals who can evaluate our daughter. We are planning to relocate to Fla & we need to know if is anybody who can help us, regarless in which Fla city, we can go to see him/her. please let us know, thanks

Vicki Goodrich - 04/24/99 06:53:29
My Email:vickigoodrich@webtv.net

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I have a 5-year old son with hyperlexia.

Chloe Alvarez - 04/24/99 03:50:00
My Email:chloe_alvarez@hotmail.com

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Looking for information that explains how the brain is processing information. My sons teacher would like to see this information if it's available.

Eva Harkness - 04/23/99 11:30:49
My Email:EBHarkee@gateway.net

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I was surprised to hear of hyperlexia as a diagnostic term. I was diagnosed with autism in my childhood, but the standard diagnosis does not seem to apply to my high functioning level. Hyperlexia seems to apply more effectively. However, is it normal f r children with this disorder to be slow in speech development and walking skills? I did not walk until 3 years or talk fully until 4 years. Concepts which other children and adults take for granted as easy to acquire have been exceptionally hard for me to understand. I'm curious if what I have experienced is the norm for individuals with hyperlexia... Thank you.

Nancy Cich - 04/16/99 15:38:49
My Email:cichn@aol.com

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I'm a fourth grade teacher with a student who is currently being tested for hyperlexia. This is the first time I've heard of this condition. There is no diagnosis yet, but I've been collecting some information. I'd like to learn more and share it with ur special ed. teachers.

Nancy Cich - 04/16/99 15:35:30
My Email:cichn@AOL.com

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Barbara Jones - 04/10/99 02:20:42
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Chris Talmage - 04/10/99 01:59:46
My Email:cdtalmage@yahoo.com

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I am a speech/language pathologist with an interest in pdd and related areas. I currently work with preschoolers and adults with PDD. I am particularly interested in hyperlexia, echolalia, and unconventional verbal behavior such as incessant questioning Any information that can be passed on to me would be appreciated.

Chris Talmage - 04/10/99 01:58:49
My Email:cdtalmage@yahoo

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I am a speech/language pathologist with an interest in pdd and related areas. I currently work with preschoolers and adults with PDD. I am particularly interested in hyperlexia, echolalia, and unconventional verbal behavior such as incessant questioning Any information that can be passed on to me would be appreciated.

Bill Spee - 04/02/99 10:54:48
My Email:billspee@one.net.au

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I have a 3yr old boy who has been assessed with Semantic Pragmatic Disorder. I am still scouring the net for information. Regards Bi

mrtwery - 03/22/99 00:34:16
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Am speech pathologist and I have a 10 year old student with hyperlexia. I need and might use all information that you publish. Thanks for developing site.

Linda S - 03/19/99 16:33:12
My Email:SSESKSR@aol.com

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My son was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. His symptoms appear to be very much the same as discribed here. Is it the same?

Vanessa - 03/16/99 19:45:56
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Ariel is my 7-year old PDD/ADD daughter and am searching for information regarding special schools in the Orlando area and stuff I can do at home with her... just reading up on Hyperlexia makes me feel that it just might be the diagnosis I've been searchi g for. Any info would be helpful... THANKS!

Donna Surber - 03/13/99 00:32:04
My Email:surdo02@cai.com

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My 4 year old son was just diagnosed with Hyperlexia. Until today, I had never heard of it. What I've read so far is amazing. It's always been hard to describe my son to folks but I've known there was a problem for 2 years. Duke Hospital is doing resea ch on Autism and Hyperlexia. We are putting my son on a very low dose of Prozac (starting tomorrow) which is suppose to have dramatic results in Hyperlexic kids in just a few days. We'll see!

Scott Hlesinger - 03/11/99 14:49:30
My Email:shelsin@remed.com

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Vewry helpful information, thank you

Janean Griffith - 02/24/99 01:47:41
My Email:jgriffith@ccsd.carroll.k12.ia.us

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I have a 15 year old daughter whom was diagnosed with hyperlexia as well as several other communication problems at the age of 8. We have had a constant uphill batter with academics, socialization, and self-esteem. We have cried a lot of tears because of ur never-ending frustration. Our major problem now is our temper and our coping skills. Thanks for listening.

Janean Griffith - 02/24/99 01:47:41
My Email:jgriffith@ccsd.carroll.k12.ia.us

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I have a 15 year old daughter whom was diagnosed with hyperlexia as well as several other communication problems at the age of 8. We have had a constant uphill batter with academics, socialization, and self-esteem. We have cried a lot of tears because of ur never-ending frustration. Our major problem now is our temper and our coping skills. Thanks for listening.

Maria - 02/20/99 03:51:06
My Email:rdh@centuryinter.net

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I am the parent of a 4 year old son dx with PDD-NOS at 2.5 yo. He had all of the autistic tendencies at that age but has been getting so much better. Am concerned about a dx that was wrong or too early for his age, hate to think of him being labeled som thing hes not, or being mislabeled. Has been in speech and occupational therapy since 2, and his early childhood teacher has commented that he might not be autistic, but if they remove the label I wonder if he will lose the services that he needs?

Rachael Frith - 02/18/99 01:27:37
My Email:Htirk113

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I would like to recieve more info on Hyperlexia and Language Disorders. I just found that my 5 year old son may have both of these, and I am very conserned. Sould I be??

Rachael Frith - 02/18/99 01:11:02
My Email:Htirk113

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I would like to recieve more info on Hyperlexia and Language Disorders. I just found that my 5 year old son may have both of these, and I am very conserned. Sould I be??

susan - 02/17/99 14:48:39
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lee townsend - 02/12/99 02:04:47
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I am a 19 year old design student from Glamorgan university of south wales, I have recently been diagnosed as being hyperlexic/dyslexic. Througout my education i have been mocked constantly by teachers who have said that i am ignorant, and that i am not w lling to learn and dont respect there job. I have spent years being confused and found school very difficult, the only help i was able to gain was from a best freind who constantly helped me. Since being diagnosed as having hyperlexia with the use of spea ial equipment my university grades have improved a massive amount, at gcse's and A'level i worked hard and got c,d and e grades and now i have help such as extra time in exams, speacial reading glasses and other learing aids. I am now obtaining 1st's and ,1's at uni which shows the importance of making sure a hyperlexic person gets the maximum help possible. Dyslexia and hyperlexia will stay with you throughout life but you can work around it to improve your life. I know a few people with hyperlexia and t ey all have a fantastic imagination, this imagination can be used to your advantage in education, choose subjects such as design and art etc as a hyperlexic/dyslexic person will excel in these areas. I found your site very useful and would apreciate it if you could e-mail me with any new info you receive. I was also wondering whether my hyperlexia/dyslexia will affect my future prospects in getting a job. Thank you very much for your info, Lee tow send.

Bela Figer - 02/08/99 16:14:36
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Donna Bullwinkel - 02/08/99 00:11:11
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I am a special education teacher of autistic children. One of my students appears to be hypelexic. I found the articles and information very useful. Thank you

Jim Armstrong - 02/06/99 09:29:57
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K. Williamson - 02/03/99 23:43:15
My Email:kehugg@yahoo.com

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I am a Special Education Teaching Assistant in Abotsford, B.C. Your site is very informative.

Angie Stacey - 01/29/99 03:07:35
My Email:astacey@wizardsinc.net

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I'm the parent of a 4-year old son with a diagnosis of PDD-NOS. Everyday were looking more into hyperlexia and are curious about his future.

Barbara Frost - 01/07/99 02:32:53
My Email:bfrost@sprint.ca

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I am a Pre-Kindergarten teacher in Pierrefonds Quebec and am surfing for information to keep on file. Home adress is 198 Dauphin, D.D.O., Quebec, Canada, H9G-1W3

Rebecca Mercer-White - 01/04/99 20:48:24
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I have pre-teen twins. My daughter is dyslexic and very socially adept. My son is hyperlexic and painfully envious of his sisters ability to make friends so easily. I'm particularly concerned about the stresses, social, personal and academic,that hyperlex cs encounter as they enter adolescence.

Cora - 12/19/98 22:32:11
My Email:corajudd@aol.com

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I'm the mother of a precious 3 1/2 yo son. Very typical hyperlexic but we abandoned that dx in favor autism at two yo. Like other children represented here, he also read long before he could speak. (In fact, he could read words aloud that he couldn't po sibly utter purposefully). However, as his language has gotten more sophisticated, his autistic tendencies are fading away. He's still indifferent to peers - he thinks they're amusing but prefers his own company. He also seems a little foggy sometimes, s though he needs more time to process the spoken word. He's been in constant therapies since 2 and I'm finally getting a clear picture of what his challenges will be as he grows up. Thank you for this wonderful resource!-----------Cora

Aronda Bryant - 12/18/98 02:21:25
My Email:abryant1@pacbell.net

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Have a 6yr old son with Hyperlexia characteristics. He's currently in special day class and has attended preschool in the public school system. In an attempt to prove to his teachers that my son is capable of learning, I stumbled upon this site. Would you please email me any information you may have on this subject and testing sites. Thanks.

Julie - 11/29/98 01:12:58
My Email:Bubba@pathwaynet.com

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My daughter is 7. As you stated in the introduction she is doing much better but the underlying problems are still there. I look forward to your home page. Have you talked to many adult hyperlexics?

heather leeret - 11/23/98 03:09:01
My Email:sbleeret@aol.com

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I am a speech-language therapist and am very interested in hyperlexia and its characteristics. Currently, I work with a 3-year old little boy who demonstrates many qualities and defecits of the hyperlexic child.

Mike Koch - 11/12/98 20:15:03
My URL:http://almanet.com
My Email:millenium_53@yahoo.com

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It was a pleasure to visit your web page. My wife and I are parents of twin boys, age 16, who were previously diagnosed as mildly autistic or autistic-like. Our research, however, leads us to believe that they are definitely hyperlexic. They have both een mainstreamed in the public schools, making above average to excellent grades. They would, however, benefit from additional help aimed specifically at their learning disability. One of them, we believe, has benefitted from auditory sensory training r ceived in an experimental setting (one of them received the training, while the other one didn't). The one who received the training seems to interact with his peers more easily, while his brother continues to be a loner who frequently demonstrates sympt ms of depression and extremely low self-esteem. It is in the area of social interaction with which my wife and I worry the most for them. Anyway, it is helpful and encouraging to know that there are others who share our plight. God bless.

KAREN YOUNG - 11/09/98 16:42:51

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- 11/09/98 02:13:16
My Email:hussak@netcom.ca

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Dear fellow parent: our child has just recently been diagnosed as being hyperlexiac. We live in Aurora, Ontario, just north of Toronto, Canada. If you could kindly put us on your mailing list it would be much appreciated. If any other parents would like to contact us , in similar situations, please feel free to contact us Thank You

- 11/09/98 01:02:55

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Nikkie Bray - 11/04/98 03:43:16
My Email:sharon@tsixroads.com

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I was trying to find out information on hyperlexia for a psychology project and found your dite to be a good idea. and to be very nice.

aimee - 10/22/98 23:44:11
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mary cohn sharf - 10/22/98 19:30:51
My Email:mcohn@saijobs.com

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I have a seventeen year old son who, according to the (very scant) information I have at this time, appears to be a classis hyperlexic in that he has, and always has had, decoding and spelling skills which excel in comparison to his reading comprehension kills. He is in twelfth grade now, goes to a school specifically for children with language based learning disorders and/or ADD (which he also has)and no one ever mentioned hyperlexia to me! They only made the observation about what an enigma he was to ha e post high school decoding and spelling skills in junior high and an elementary comprehension level.

Vera Carvalho - 10/20/98 12:50:06
My Email:educar@openlink.com.br

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Iam from Brasil,mother of a 8 years old boy Hyperlexic.I'm member of Aha also. My son Gustavo is doing fine,day by day.He has this great way to put in the paper what he feel and what he needs.It's a very sweet boy too.I'm just trying to be in touch to you know that we are here in my country fighting to help Gustavo and make him to be someone tomorrow. Sorry for my inglish!!!!

Vera Carvalho - 10/20/98 12:48:53
My Email:educar@openlink.com.br

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Iam from Brasil,mother of a 8 years old boy Hyperlexic.I'm member of Aha also. My son Gustavo is doing fine,day by day.He has this great way to put in the paper what he feel and what he needs.It's a very sweet boy too.I'm just trying to be in touch to you know that we are here in my country fighting to help Gustavo and make him to be someone tomorrow. Sorry for my inglish!!!!

jhunn - 10/19/98 19:16:32
My Email:jayhunn@fastnet

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Patricia Ortiz-San Miguel - 10/18/98 19:44:46
My Email:gana@earhtlink.net

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I'm a special education teacher in a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed children. I'm still in school, and have to do a 45 min. presentation on language disorders. Thanks for the info. I look foward to the rest of the info after the site is completed!

C. Morehead - 10/13/98 14:39:37
My Email:RCHead3

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I would be interested to learn more about hyperlexia. What it is, etc? If you have any info, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Karen Bolton - 10/07/98 14:10:41
My Email:ksbd@ma.ultranet.com

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My son, just turned 8, previously dx PDD is a warm loving, sensitive child. The first day at his new school the teacher and slp asked if i knew about hyperlexia because they were pretty sure it fits my son......so here i am, beginning to learn and hoping to find some professionals in my area (west of Boston) to help us help him.

Alice Chartrand - 10/06/98 03:12:49
My Email:chartrand@midcoast.com

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I'm the mom of an ll year old with Asperger's syndrome. He's having more difficulty reading now and am curious how this connects with Hyperlexia. He seems to get through it at times by reading aloud. Often if he reads aloud he has no difficulty at all ith comprehension.

Nancy - 10/04/98 01:43:47
My Email:ntiegs@yahoo.com

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Hi, I was on this listserve for about a year. My daughter Vienna is now 8 and in second grade. She is doing very, very well. She is in the group of students (3) working ahead of the others. She has excelled in math, reading, music, and art. She is const ntly improving her handwriting. Her social skills and language skills have improved a great deal. You would never know the difficulties she had between the age of 2 and 5. She and I both made it through tuff times thanks to the information from this si e. Nancy

debbie norris - 09/30/98 21:41:47
My Email:beetys@cei.net

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my child shows some of the characteristics listed, but not all of them. some of them are seen, but in lesser degrees than described. She has the pdd dx. sensory intregration difficulties. We have seen much progress and she does not show the autism any more. I was browsing to find more answers for her. The site is very informational. Her hyperlexia is not as pronouced as the examples, but her ablility is above age level(5-2). She is just now begun to to read, but as described the nouns are the easiest. She is not having any behavioral problems and is very social.Not having any difficulty with peers at regular preschool. Her main feature is a language disorder.

patricia scerpella - 09/25/98 03:09:33
My Email:pscerpella@aol.com

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Very interesting information. Although I would like to know more about appropiate schools for our children. Thank you

patricia scerpella - 09/25/98 03:07:25

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shannon girard - 09/21/98 03:35:40
My Email:pjdupont@home.com

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Andrea Logan - 09/18/98 23:15:22
My Email:logans@globalnet.co.uk

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I am a Support Assistant working with a child statemented as having Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Having read quite a lot about hyperlexia I feel very strongly that this is what he has. Do you know of any books etc ????

- 09/16/98 17:51:16
My Email:bwspedz1@ulkyvm.louisville.edu

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I'm a graduate student in speech-language pathology and I just heard of this disorder. Please send me any info. you have!

Janet Sellers - 09/16/98 16:39:01
My Email:jjpole@juno.com

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My son has a language disorder and no one has been able to diagnose him. I was looking on the internet for some type of answer, maybe a direction.

Janet Sellers - 09/16/98 16:38:34
My Email:jjpole

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My son has a language disorder and no one has been able to diagnose him. I was looking on the internet for some type of answer, maybe a direction.

- 09/14/98 22:58:46

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Mary Dirks - 09/14/98 22:58:23
My Email:SMMDirks@aol.com

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My son has been recently diagnosed with hyperlexia. I am so happy to find more web site on this. Thanks

Michael Rhodes - 09/11/98 02:06:12
My Email:gabe20@earthlink.net

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I am making a presentation on Hyperlexia for a Masters course in Special Education at Jersey Ciy State University. If anyone has any jpg's or information on this subject, could you please EMail me? Thankyou

- 09/11/98 01:42:11

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Judy Roberson - 09/08/98 00:34:07
My Email:SpeechTI@aol.com

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I am a speech/language pathologist who has been treating children for pragmatic language disorders which now appear to be hyperlexic. When was this diagnosis first established? Any information would be appreciated.

Allyson L. Brant - 09/02/98 04:34:22
My Email:alb-brant@mail.utexas.edu

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I am a graduate student at the University of Texas in Austin getting my master's in special education. I am currently doing a project on hyperlexia, and have found your webpage to be a great help. Thank you for taking the effort to establish this site.< r>
Jennifer - 09/02/98 03:41:35
My Email:jroseone@aol.com

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As a teacher I found this site to be most helpful!

marlexa Washington - 09/01/98 14:22:41
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- 09/01/98 04:23:35

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Jorge Llodra - 08/28/98 04:17:13
My Email:jllodr01@bellsouth.net

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I think I have a 6 year old boy with hyperlexia.

victor arias - 08/24/98 11:44:24
My Email:thunder_117@hotmail.com

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Good site I'll keep checking.

Jane - 08/16/98 18:19:43
My Email:robertfoster@sprint.ca

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I am trying to learn more about my son's speech language problems. He has had CAP testing and other assessments are being made. He is 9 years old and has had speech therapy for years and now we are looking at his language problems. Also, I suspect I ha e some language problems myself.

Lane Browning - 08/12/98 04:46:32
My Email:rainmaid@worldnet.att.net

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My son, 5.9 years old, is doing great. I applaud Charlotte for setting up a site geared for parents of older hyperlexic kids, because the issues do change a great deal after the worst stuff is behind you. My son has not received any services since he was five; he's in a regular school (Montessori) where no one knows his history. We went through some scary times, like all of you here; but we've had wonderful support/intervention (our best therapist is an adult hyperlexic herself, she has such insight!). o those of you with young kids, please TAKE HEART. The changes that can occur are beyond imagining, and the developmental leaps are so rewarding. Other people just "raise" their children--but we are "building" children, and it is an exciting and unparalleled experience!

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patricia a carragher - 08/08/98 02:10:13
My Email:carragp@hrb-nj.com

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We are having are two-year-old daugther evaluated for delayed speech. From the information I have read, I believe she may have hyperlexia. She has memorized 30+ songs, counts all the time, knows her alphabet, recognizes her printed name, has difficulty ith transitions, does not interact with her peers and has delayed speech. We know little about this subject. We would appreciate any information you could provide.

Shona Webb - 07/28/98 20:57:51
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karen khodadadi - 07/22/98 17:51:36
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Susan Harrman - 07/17/98 00:09:32
My Email:harrmank@earthlink.com

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I teach Early Childhood Special Education in St. Louis, Missouri. I have had several students over the past 5 years who seem to fit the general criteria for a diagnosis of Hyperlexia. I found your information exciting as well as helpful. I can't wait t share this with parents!

GEOFF COHN - 07/16/98 10:40:12
My Email:geoffcohn@one.net.au

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MY SON OF ALMOST SIX HAS MADE GREAT STRIDE IN THE PAST EIGHTEEN MONTHS, BUT COMMUNICATION REMAINS A STRUGGLE FOR HIM. I LOOK FORWARD TO READING OF THE SUCCESSES AND STRATEGIES OF OTHERS.

Joanne Merriman Miller - 07/10/98 18:59:37
My Email:jmm4@aol.com

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I am looking for any types of questions that parents have, or resources that they may be looking for when wondering what is available for their child. I am putting together a "resource directory" for parents,professionals hopefully having a lot of info. For e.g., s.l.p.s, pediactric neurologists, different types of toys, etc. Thanx

Robin Stillman - 07/10/98 11:48:15
My Email:stillmr@zip.arc.losrios.cc.ca.us

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Thank goodness I found You!!!!Now all I have to do is go back to my son's school and share what I have discovered with them...in relation to his testing outcomes from a recent IEP requested by his second grade teacher. From what I have read here and at < ttp://www.nldline.com> my son fits the profile and yet his school said they could do nothing for him because he is such a good reader..."just delayed in math and motorskills". I can't wait to share what I have found and see what their response will be.
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- 06/12/98 07:26:00
My Email:dcgies@widomaker.com

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My son, age 17, was diagnosed with PDD/NOS at age 8. We hadn't heard of hyperlexia then, but it seems right on target. He's going through a rough time senior year with stress/depression -- graduating from high school this Sunday with honors, and college to start in the fall... leaving home is a scary thought -- and dorm life may be tricky, but he's made it this far because of a network of caring people - mentors and supporting peers (no close friends though). I'm hoping for the same with college (it's in our home town) and we (my son and I) are communicating with the appropriate people to make the transition as smooth as possible. The school 504 Plan can carry over to college (like an IEP). I look at your situations and can say I've been there - the tant ums, the tests and evaluations, the questions, the frustrations with spec. ed. services, and the joys of watching this unique and gifted child grow. Focus on their gifts. The rewards are indescribable. If I can be of help, please email.

Sharyn Lonsdale - 05/26/98 05:18:43
My Email:lonsdale@gls3c.com

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I am a member of the AHA and although my 8 year old has not been diagnosed with Hyperlexia, she has many of the characteristics, although several are quite mild. At the very least she has ADHD, a language disorder and possible PDD with accelerated readin . We live in Florida and good people and services arenot easy to come by. We are trying medications for her ADHD and mood problems and every day is an adventure. She can be the sweetest child or the most demanding kid on the planet. It's always helpful to read what other parents are doing and how they're coping. Ive become an excellent advocate for my child especially regarding education issues. It's been enlightening. ALways happy to talk to others. Thank you for a great site.

Cheryl K - 05/09/98 02:31:42
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/4783
My Email:tjslinks@geocities.com

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Hi, I just made a link from my site, the medical library, to yours, hope that is okay with you...

Susan J. Greenberg - 05/07/98 18:11:15
My Email:sjill148@aol.com

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Thank you, thank you , thank you...you have given our family such a gift since we read your site. My husband (who is a physician) and I have been so devastated by the misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis thrown at our beautiful son. Our three and a half year old son is so affectionate, caring, sensitive and able to communicate very well in social situations when given little cues, yet he is different somehow. He was able to recite and recognize letters and numbers, both in and out of order, when he was a lit le over a year and a half. He is incredibly proficient at the computer, with skills that rival or surpass most adults. He has incredible powers of concentration, and can do a puzzle or a project for long, long periods of time. He is now reading full sen ences and understands them from the page, yet cannot process the same sentence when it is spoken to him. He is also incredibly gifted in fine motor and gross motor skills-athletic beyond his years. He has so many strengths, and yet...he is unable to spe k and associate with others like the rest of the children in his class. He was diagnosed with autism, which I knew was wrong. He was almost "banished" to a school for autistic children after a forty-five minute session with an "expert," without any diag ostic testing or observations in the school setting or conferences with his teachers. I was able to see that the doctor was "writing off" our son, and quickly pulled him away from such destructive intervention. Luckily, we have him in a fantastic school which is willing and able to do whatever necessary to see our bright and loving child with so much potential through this difficult time. What happens to all those children with hyperlexia out there who are not n environments where people question diagnosis and treatment? There is so much human potential wasted by an error in diagnosis. These errors are most often generated by overzealous, narrow focused professionals who feel threatened when they cannot box e eryone into a specific category. Hyperlexia is not commonly known by most experts in the field, it seem, and this is truly a shame. Our son is able to take anything he learns and "run" with it- he has a tremendous ability to learn new skills, such as communication with others or sentence structure, as I am sure most children with hyperlexia do as well. Thank you so much for creating uch an organized gathering of people with similar experiences and constructive information. Without you, our child might be facing a very different future. We are so grateful. Sincerely, Susan J. Greenberg Wilfredo Talavera, M.D.

Quijkhler Xyquez - 05/04/98 21:17:50
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ROSA - 04/24/98 20:55:56
My Email:rhuarca@pucp.edu.pe

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Thanks for your site!!! It is an excellent job. I write this message from Peru (South AMerica). I have a 4 year old hyperlexic daughter. The diagnosis was made by me, just reading information in INTERNET. The main symptom for me was that my daughter read byherserlf when she was almost 2 years old, the problem is her social skills. Your site gave me a lot of information too. In my country nobody heard about Hyperlexia, even institutions that work with autistic kids. I found only one neurologist MD, who also uses INTERNET and knows about this. He told me to make a MRI (Magnetic Reson nce??) to look her brain. Your site gave me so much hope . Thanks again.

PAMELA HANZEL@DALE WALLACE - 04/20/98 11:53:35
My Email:TWALL18104@AOL

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MY SISTER PAMELA HANZEL IS HAVING HER CHILD TESTED FOR HYPERLEXIA AT THE CURRENT TIME. SHE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO AND SUGGESTIONS. THANK YOU. DALE WALLACE ADDRESS:PAMELA HANZEL 271 VARNUM DRIVE PO BOX 404 EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818

PAMELA HANZEL - 04/20/98 11:42:02
My Email:TWALL18104@AOL

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MY SISTER PAMELA HANZEL IS HAVING HER CHILD TESTED FOR HYPERLEXIA AT THE CURRENT TIME. SHE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO AND SUGGESTIONS. THANK YOU. DALE WALLACE ADDRESS:PAMELA HANZEL 271 VARNUM DRIVE EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818

Howard A. Grey, Ph.D. - 04/14/98 00:01:17
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Jennifer Dufresne - 04/10/98 03:24:09
My Email:duffam@sympatico.ca

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You people are amazing. I work with a child who has fragile X syndrome and have researched this syndrome as well as autism in order to assist him to best of my knowledge. He also reads words and spells at the grade seven level, but comprehension of what h reads, and expressive language is at a much lower level. Thus, I am lead to your site and find probably the best, organized and helpful sight for teaching strategies, information regarding the disability, resources and first hand life stories that I have ever come across. I couldn't pay for a workshop or conference and gain more insight and knowledge than I have right here. It sure tells me that you want these children helped. That you want other people to learn how to help them. I did not have to spend amount of dollars on texts and materials to learn how to teach these children. Which has been the case in the past, and have been so disappointed because I would find out "but I still need someone show me", or I have to spend more, to find out exactly ho the process is done by the professionals. Sharing techniques and strategies in our field, is a gift given from those; who want to make a positive difference in someone elses life, who wants nothing in return but to make someone elses life more tolerable. It is one of the most unselfish gifts we can give. I feel very happy for the kids and parents whom you have touched. You have definitely made a difference in their lives. Good people, never cease to put a smile on my face and warm my heart for days. Thank you for such a treat. Best regards, Jennifer Dufresne Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Roxy Gomez - 04/07/98 04:19:32
My Email:m-gomez.students.uiuc.edu

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I'm a UIUC undergrad in Speech-Language-Pathology and Audiology, and I just happened to be surfing the net for a topic of interest for my language disorders class. Your page just happened to pop up and it struck me as a very interesting subject. I hope o learn alot about it and pass on a bit of info to other undergrads in the same field of study.

- 04/02/98 16:23:34

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Richard McLoy, MS CCC-SLP/L - 04/01/98 02:48:05
My Email:rjmfl@gte.net

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Stefanie Anderson Nance - 03/30/98 18:54:04

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I am a speech-language pathologist with a public school system. I was surfing the net to find some new information on speech & language disorders among school aged children. I am always looking for updated information so that I may provide the best therap possible for my 34 middle schoolers! Sites like this are wonderful to come across. Keep doing what you're doing!

Richard Brannan - 03/28/98 19:10:16
My Email:rbrannan@olynet.com

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I have a nephew who is thought to be Hyperlexia. I'm trying to help find out info for him. I'm a teacher and I've never heard of Haperlexia and would like to find out more for myself.

Christie Scott - 03/25/98 15:05:31
My Email:wrscott@ameritech.net

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Excellent site with lots of good links. Thanks!

SHARON LOPEZ - 03/25/98 00:47:22
My Email:sharerose@aol.com

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i am a speech/language pathologist and am always looking for information for parents of children with whom i work...i am so happy to find aha on the internet and will pass on information to my parents--i am always happy to help in any way that i can!

SHARON LOPEZ - 03/25/98 00:44:47
My Email:sharerose@aol.com

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i am a speech/language pathologist and am always looking for information for parents of children with whom i work...i am so happy to find aha on the internet and will pass on information to my parents--i am always happy to help in any way that i can!

Cindy Herrmann - 03/23/98 15:36:41
My Email:cindy@graymatterworks.com

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Our 3 year old is classic. At day care they suggested he was autistic or had ausperger's syndrome. Read about it, but it just wasn't him. He tests at a 14-27 month level, but oh what "splinter" skills! He is speaking much better as he learns to read. His herapist thinks we may need to start writing to him to communicate. Just hates following directions, so much his own person.

Anthony Galzarano - 03/23/98 14:47:19
My Email:apg@uscom.com

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Kathleen M. Loyer - 03/22/98 15:16:50
My Email:kathy@ink-jet.com

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I am a mother of a learning disabled child and an Attorney that practices in the area of Education Law. If I can be of any assistance please contact me. The internet has proven to be an invaluable source of information for me and my clients. Thank you for sharing, your efforts truly help more than what you may realize.

Gail Marshall - 03/21/98 16:10:13
My Email:marshall@aasp.net

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I am a speech language pathologist who works with young children. I am interested in learning more about hyperlexia and was happy to come across your website.

ana cuello - 03/18/98 04:03:44
My Email:ica@worldpass.net

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when you have something new, please let me know... thanks

marge wynn - 03/13/98 00:30:53
My Email:3wynns@foxberry.net

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I just read the comments on hyperlexia in older children. My 4-1/2 daughter has just been diagnosed as hyperlexic. After living through a very difficult preschool year (until diagnosis and the beginning of appropriate speech theraphy), it is very comforti g to know that the years to come will probably be easier. Until now, I thought I was the only one who could see the long-term promise past the short-term problems.

robert and kira - 03/12/98 05:31:18
My Email:robklein@mindspring.com

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My wife and I believe our child Jasper to have hyperlexia. After reading about hyperlexia on the internet, he seems to fit the description for about 75% of hyperlexia, albeit mild in many areas.We are challenged to provide new learning opportunities for im that will "round out" his social and developmental abilities, while stimulating and challenging him. At 3 years 5 months, he is reading, writing and spelling words like multiplication, turquiose, excellent, fantastic, parallelogram, etc. In fact, he can spell most words backwards starting from the last letter and working to the first letter. He also sp lls from the first and last letters, and works his way ito the middle of the word sometimes. He is obsessed with letters, numbers, shapes, spelling and writing. We are looking for ways to provide him with ther best learning tools and environment. He is non-violent. No self-stimulatory behaviors. Doesn't throw tantrums ever. He has a sweet personality and appears to be very intelligent. He doens't do well in arge groups or small, dark rooms. He has no problem with transitions. Sometimes, he gets quite upset for seemingly no reason at all. He's able to speak a few words at a time, but not full sentences. He doesn't seem interested in most toys or speaking ypically. He's very creative, and loves to paint and draw. He's able to use a Macintosh computer by himself from startup to launching programs, exiting programs, setting controls within programs, keyboard shortcuts and all. He's been doing this since h 's been 15 months. We live in St. Petersburg Florida. The Children's hospital here in Tampa Bay has never seen a child like Jasper. Robert and Kira Klein

Robert and Kira - 03/12/98 05:16:04
My Email:robkein@mindspring.com

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My wife and I believe our child Jasper to have hyperlexia. After reading about hyperlexia on the internet, he seems to fit the description for about 75% of hyperlexia, albeit mild in many areas.We are challenged to provide new learning opportunities for im that will "round out" his social and developmental abilities, while stimulating and challenging him. At 3 years 5 months, he is reading, writing and spelling words like multiplication, turquiose, excellent, fantastic, parallelogram, etc. In fact, he can spell most words backwards starting from the last letter and working to the first letter. He also sp lls from the first and last letters, and works his way ito the middle of the word sometimes. He is obsessed with letters, numbers, shapes, spelling and writing. We are looking for ways to provide him with ther best learning tools and environment. He is non-violent. No self-stimulatory behaviors. Doesn't throw tantrums ever. He has a sweet personality and appears to be very intelligent. He doens't do well in arge groups or small, dark rooms. He has no problem with transitions. Sometimes, he gets quite upset for seemingly no reason at all. He's able to speak a few words at a time, but not full sentences. He doesn't seem interested in most toys or speaking ypically. He's very creative, and loves to paint and draw. He's able to use a Macintosh computer by himself from startup to launching programs, exiting programs, setting controls within programs, keyboard shortcuts and all. He's been doing this since h 's been 15 months. Where do we go? Chicago for a formal review? We live in St. Petersburg Florida. The Children's hospital here in Tampa Bay has never seen a child like Jasper. Robert and Kira Klein

Anna Vollers - 03/11/98 01:22:46
My Email:vollersa@aristotle.net

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No - 03/10/98 23:01:23
My Email:Deathrules@bullsfan.com

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that is a real eamil address, not fake! WHERE IS YOUR DEFINITION OF HYPERLEXIA! I am entering a competition for net surfing and I need to get to find certain subjects in the quickest time possible. when I came to your site, I expected to find the definition for heck's sake! please, dont be ignorant, or If you do have the definition, my bad! Thank you OH YEAH your site is well made and it came up as the best item for my yahoo search!:) I am glad people like you take time to make these kinds of sites:)

marge wynn - 03/05/98 14:02:48
My URL:http://www.foxberry.net/3wynns
My Email:3wynns@foxberry.net

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My daughter is four years old and we've just been told by her speech therapist that she fits the hyperlexia profile. Thank God for this site.I spent a good deal of the last night reading about children like mine, learning how best to help her learn, and s mpathizing with parents' frustration. I'll be a frequent visitor.

Helen Simons - 03/04/98 01:03:40
My Email:h.simons@edfac.usyd.edu.au

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I'm currently writing & researching teaching modules for teachers in New South Wales (Australia) who will be working with children who have language disorders. Look forward to investigating your site and putting others in touch.

Jackie Yeung - 02/28/98 01:35:47
My Email:JRFYeung@msn.com

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Thank goodness for the hyperlexia websites! My son has been tested for hyperlexic tendencies. The school had heard little about hyperlexia, so it has been a learning experience for all of us. David is now 10, but I have heard from educators since preschoo that "something" is wrong with him. A hearing problem was suspected, and he always seemed to prefer the company of adults to that of peers. His lack of social skills has caused him to feel an outcast in school. Hopefully, a special ed plan combining in-c ass modifications and therapy sessions will finally give him the support he desperately needs. He will be making the difficult transition from elementary to middle school in the fall. I'm hopeful he will be able to acquire skills to help him overcome his eaknesses.

Zach and Karolina Zimmerman - 02/28/98 01:05:41
My Email:funky2000@juno.com

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This is a great site,thanks.

Marie Law - 02/27/98 03:11:59
My Email:dkru@6ms.hinet.net

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DIANE - 02/26/98 06:40:03
My Email:jdlane44@gte.net

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HI! I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT HYPERLEXIA TONIGHT FROM A FRIEND WHO STUMBLED ON IT WHILE JUST LOOKIN' AROUND! SHE NOR I COULD BELIEVE HOW MUCH IT FIT MY CORTNEY TO A TEE! SHE IS 9 YRS. OLD NOW, AND EVEN THOUGH I ALWAYS KNEW SHE WAS GIFTED IN SOME WAYS I KNE SHE WAS HAPPILY LOCKED INTO A WORLD OF NONCOMUNICATION. I WAS DETERMINED TO LET HER FIND A WAY TO "GET OUT" OF HERSELF AND HER WORLD LONG ENOUGH TO ACCEPT OURS, IT WAS A LONG AND LONELY ROAD. ALL THE DOC'S WANTED TO DO WAS POKE, PROD, AND BASICALLY TORTU E HER. "AND TO WHAT END?" I ASKED. "JUST SO WE WILL KNOW" WAS THE REPLY."WILL IT CHANGE HER THERAPY ANY" I PUSHED ON."NO" THEY INFORMED ME. FROM THAT MOMENT ON I KNEW I WAS ON MY OWN. IT'S BEEN GLORIOUS TO WATCH THIS BEAUTIFUL FALL FLOWER GENTLY, SLOWLY NFOLD INTO THE WONDERFUL CHIL SHE IS TODAY, AND IS DESTINED TO BECOME IN THE FUTURE. HOW WAS YOUR ROAD? LONG AND LONELY, OR FULL OF SUPPORT? I'M VERY CURIOUS TO LEARN MORE!!

jbarratt - 02/25/98 10:46:46
My Email:jack.barratt@zetnet.co.uk

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We suspect we may have two children with the condition described. Our 10yr old boy has signs of the visual spatial aspect, our 5yr old girl has a specific language deficiency.

Elizabeth D. - 02/24/98 19:45:14
My Email:tree&herbs@net1plus.com

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I had never heard about hyperlexia before and would like to learn more. The description of these children sound so much like myself as a child and even somewhat now at age 49. I'd love you to E-Mail me today but I'm new to the net and have not been able to success fully retrieve my messages yet; the E-Mail stuff has to be reconfigured or something and my server seems to be very busy on the phone with everyone at once whenever I call so perhaps you could try E-Mailing me in a week or two as I have lost three messages already. If I don't hear from you people in the near future I will try contacting you again. Thanks so much for the information; I look forward to learning so much more. P.S. my son is 10 and severely dyslexic but shares some of the characteristics of the young (pre-school) hyperlexic child namely, fascination with patterns, numbers and letters. Question, is it possible that a child could be both hyperlexic and dyslexic or would that be another lexia altogether, not yet discovered or realized?

- 02/24/98 17:12:43

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beth - 02/20/98 20:02:19
My URL:http://besd.53.k12.il.us
My Email:betdat@besd.53.k12.il.us

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I am a Speech Pathologist in a Public School. Thank you for this wonderful website!!

Christy L. Magnusen - 02/20/98 19:54:26
My URL:http://intertek.net/~autism
My Email:tigger75@apci.net

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The email address listed above is temporary, but please use it for the time being. I'd like to get some more information from your organization. It can be sent via snail mail to: The Illlinois Center for Autism, 548 South Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Please check our our web site (as listed above). Thank you. CLM

Patricia Powell - 02/20/98 03:52:12
My Email:stress@wwisp.com

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Our mutual friend Shari Campbell gave me your e-mail and website address. I am Mom to a 6 yr. old boy who has hyperlexia. We are concerned to see that some of the more OCD elements of his hyperlexia are coming out lately. Is this a phase, or what?

- 02/19/98 23:00:06

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Shari Campell - 02/18/98 15:21:30
My Email:campbsh@mail.auburn.edu

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Hi Charlotte! Just checking in. I've just emailed my friend from PIPA so hopefully you'll be hearing from Patricia real soon.

Margaret Wajda - 02/12/98 13:16:08
My Email:yuqw33a@P*.com

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My sons been dx'd w/adhd w/co-morbid nvld. Was looking for aspbergers and others that may be involved in addition or instead of adhd. Would be interested in the clinical definition of hyperlexia.

douggreenwell - 02/11/98 17:12:19

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B. Borowski - 02/11/98 04:16:12
My Email:Code9me@aol.com

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Would like to know info about this disorder and any related language skill disorder. Have 5 yr. old granddaughter with verbalization skill problems who is enrolled in special ed. in public school at this time. Also has some behavioral problems.

Rosemarie Law - 02/10/98 09:39:49
My Email:dkru@ms6hinet.net

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I have a son who has a comprehension of languge disability along with other behavioral problems and socialization problem. If his primary language is in Chinese, and the needed help i snot available in thi country, can he study in special shcools in US, C nada or other western country in which therapy is available? Will this help him become a productive, independent individual?

Jen Grant - 02/10/98 03:39:51
My URL:http://sailor@seanet.com
My Email:http://sailor@seanet.com

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I am a preschool teacher and I am very interested in this language disorder. Thank you for all the info!

- 02/09/98 22:01:47

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kristi albrecht - 02/07/98 15:40:27
My Email:kalbrech2genie,esu10.k12.ne.us

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I believe that I have children with this disorder and I hope to get more information on it. Please keep us informed!

Bruce Peterson - 02/07/98 01:38:12
My Email:brucelpeterson@mail.com

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I appreciate your site. It seems that my daughter may have the symptoms described, according to the HMO speech therapist. At the very least, we have some sense of how to proceed. I will be a regular visitor. -Bruce-

Melanie Went - 02/06/98 08:52:58
My Email:ding@harare.iafrica.com

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I am the only full time private speech and language therapist in Zimbabwe and find your site very interesting. Thank you!

Joanie Miesner - 02/04/98 15:52:20
My Email:jmiesner@gte.net

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Bryn McCamley - 02/02/98 02:59:34
My Email:johndami@olypen.com

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These are exactly the issues our 6 yr old son is dealing with, and what I was hoping to find when I logged on. The personal experience expressed here about eye contact and auditory processing are most helpful. THANK YOU for enabling us to better underst nd our intricate little guy.

Bryn McCamley - 02/02/98 02:56:09
My Email:johndami

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Esther Sirna - 01/30/98 19:31:30
My Email:esirna@chesapeake.net

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I have 8 year old twin sons, diagnosed at age 3 as PDD/ADHD (Vinnie) and autistic/ADHD (Sammy). Both read before they ever talked and still read beyond their other abilities. I'm interested in more info,

- 01/30/98 01:16:21

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Cindy Maguire - 01/29/98 21:28:15
My Email:magu@talweb.com

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hi, I'm the mother of a 5 year old hyperlexic boy.

- 01/29/98 05:01:54

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I am a school psychologist working with a child whom I think has AS as well as Hyperlexia. Do not rule out the possibility that a child/person can have concurrent diagnosises. Identifying what is going on helps us and the child to understand themselves. Remember school and parents want the best thing for all children.

Debbie - 01/28/98 16:24:31
My Email:thompsrm@apci.net

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I started to see the light at the end of a ver long tunnel when I found your web-site two months ago. I can now put a name with the problems and can speak intelligently to school officials about the types of problems my son is having. For 12 years I hav been wondering why my over-intelligent child just can't grasp the common sense issues most of us just accept at normal. Once I started to verbally explain instead of assume he could figure it out he was able to learn how to pick up, sort and prpepare in a more reliable fashion. This web-site has opened many doors including getting help form school officials that thought because my child can read and recite 5-7 years ahead of his age he was brilliant wit no special needs. To military and other families that move often to new school districts. Each school we have moved to tried to blame these problems on moving, stress from father being overseas, etc. Do not allow your child to become the product of uninformed educators. If you will be transferring in the summer make sure you document and take wit you all of your paper work so that you do not have to be re-evaluated every time you move. Now that my child is in 7th grade and failing the schools are taking notice. If you now there are problems make sure you know how the systems work and use the laws to your advantage.

yolanda - 01/27/98 12:45:43
My URL:http://www.dlcwest.com/~pippi
My Email:pippi@dlcwest.com

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I was hoping to find info here to help me better understand my hyperlexia. I didn't know anything about it till recently when I encountered a brief definition of it and went"wow" so that's why I can't help reading text. I am AS/HFA and still discoverin how things relate to the troubles I've had for the 34 years I've been here.

Tera Kirk - 01/25/98 17:10:30
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/7262
My Email:tkirk@monarch.papillion.ne.us

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I really like your website. I have nonverbal learning disabilities and motor dyspraxia, and I'm also hyperlexic. (I learned to read when I was 3). Keep up the good work!

Jiselle Campisi - 01/24/98 20:42:58

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this site has been very helpful . Has anyone expereinced a leveling off of this incredable reading ability after their childs language skills improved?

Carol Cruz - 01/24/98 04:01:44
My Email:cruzzin@gte.net

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I wish there was more about the definition of hyperlexia!

CINDY MAGUIRE - 01/23/98 19:18:08
My Email:magu@talweb.com

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Hi, my 5year old boy is hyperlexic, taught himself to read before the age of two! Has problems processing verbal instructions and recites everything word for word from movies, etc. over and over and over

CINDY MAGUIRE - 01/23/98 19:17:51
My Email:magu@talweb.com

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Susan - 01/23/98 04:41:13
My Email:hoskinsce@msn.com

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I have a wonderful 5 1/2 year old son with hyperlexia. He's made wonderful progress in the last year, thanks to a wonderful, supportive preschool, as well as the support of the special education department at our local school system. I'm hoping there wi l be another national seminar. I'd love to attend, and meet other parents of hyperlexic children. Christopher is an incredible little boy, with amazing talents as well as some definite challenges. I've visited your site many times. Thank you for the w nderful information.

Cynthia Caron - 01/22/98 19:36:50
My Email:mpoole@globalbiz.net

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r mertel - 01/21/98 16:05:14
My Email:rmertel@bridgew.edu

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Be very interested in info you can provide about this disorder and any other realated ones.

David Welch - 01/19/98 22:10:07
My Email:hopew@mint.net

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Our son is 6 years old in the 1st grade. As I read all the comments in the guestbook, I did not see anyone mention ADHD, which our son has been diagnosed with. We have recently begun researching other possible diagnoses such as Asperger Syndrome, which he has many symptoms of, and Hyperlexia or any other Language Disorders. Any email from folks would be appreciated and reciprocated.

David Welch - 01/19/98 21:35:31
My Email:hopew@mint.net

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Justin - 01/19/98 01:24:58

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St.Andrews - 01/14/98 20:36:34

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lclord - 01/12/98 16:42:14
My Email:lclord@ime.net

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Please advise when updated.

lclord - 01/12/98 16:40:39
My Email:lclord@ime.net

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Please advise when updated.

Diane Hansen - 01/12/98 16:25:47
My Email:dhansen@virginia.k12.mn.us

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I am a speech therapistwho is currently case managing a first grade boy who shows caracteristics of Asperger's Syndrome and/or Hyperlexia. He is a very bright child; strategies for social inclusion are important to us!

�orsteinn Hjaltason - 01/10/98 17:47:15
My Email:jonodinn@nett.is

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My son is 4 yr and 7 months old and he is just beginning to use verbal communication. He has been diagnosed as autistic but to my opinion has few or none of the characteristics of autism, - so I am wondering about other things, besides autism - and there ore I do appreciate any and all information.

- 01/06/98 22:13:15

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Wendy - 01/04/98 03:03:37
My Email:Byledge@aol.com

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I am researching hyperlexia for a friend who is looking for answers regarding her 13 year old son. He is extremely gifted in language areas, average in math but is having big trouble socially in a small, private junior high school. He has always been rega ded as eccentric but many of the characteristics of hyperlexia seem to apply. Will be checking this site for informatin as it is constructed.

Dawn Chasse - 12/29/97 21:17:52
My Email:mdd@lynnet.com

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As a mom of a 7 year old boy with AS and Hyperlexia, I'm very interested in learning any new findings concerning treatment and therapy for kids like Darrell. Thank you for your interest.

Nancy Holzshu - 12/29/97 20:53:27
My URL:http://rick@ptialaska.net
My Email:rick@ptialaska.net

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thanks for providing the information- I am an SLP and am looking for info on Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder and heard there were some good articles on this site.

Sharon Ginsburg - 12/22/97 03:25:38
My Email:sharong@citysbest.com

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I'm looking forward to researching your site. I hope to find useful info for the patients in my SPeech Path practice who demonstrate hyperlexia. Sharon G.

- 12/17/97 07:21:48

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Brian Jensen - 12/17/97 04:18:19
My Email:bjensen@mail.tds.net

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RFelmanMD - 12/17/97 00:13:18
My Email:RFelmanMD@worldnet.att.net

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A nice site. Parent to Andrew, 7 yrs with hyperlexia. Appreciate info on school integration and socialization methods. We're trying Fast ForWord now.

Grace Rembert - 12/16/97 21:31:16
My Email:rembert@bellsouth.net

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My son Richard turns 5 tomorrow and I am wondering what is ahead for him. Please send me an e-mail when you get your web site up! Thanks, Grace

Melissa Leuzinger - 12/14/97 18:56:32
My Email:fmjc@cyberhighway.net

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I have a six year old autistic son, but alot of the hyperlexia information seems like it could apply to autism also. Thanks for having such an informative web site.

Vicky Chase - 12/10/97 19:26:23
My Email:cchase@napanet.net

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Bambi Rodriguez - 12/10/97 02:22:45
My Email:bibam@writeme.com

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I am handling a special education school in the Philippines and I am interested in learning more about Hyperlexia... I hope to get more informed aboout this condition

Jill Wurth - 12/08/97 20:55:06
My Email:jwurth@clearlake.k12.ia.us

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Do you have other information on Asperger's or Autism???

Maree Metcalfe - 12/07/97 22:59:31
My Email:mareem@bizwrite.com.au

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I am a speech pathologist in Melbourne Australia and see young children many of whom have autism spectrum disorders including hyperlexia. I am interested in finding out more about this problem and look forward to the development of this website.

Rickey Munro - 12/07/97 19:30:44
My URL:http://www.rogers.wave.ca
My Email:rmunro@rogers.wave.ca

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Eva Resnicow - 12/04/97 17:31:21
My Email:EvaResni@worldnett.att.net

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sharon - 12/04/97 16:39:27
My Email:sirwin@ccaws.redstone.army.mil

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I have a 14 year old stepson who is severely mentally challenged in comprehending. He reads at a 4th grade level and cannot remember more than 1 or 2 items at a time. I would love some help in trying to develop his comprehension. Any help would be so g eatly appreciated.

LD Fairweather - 12/02/97 17:39:34
My Email:leinad@idirect.com

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today, I learned about Hyperlexia and Aspberger's syndrome - my son is 21 years old. This is a major breakthrough...yeah! We will look forward to more information.

Donald Morshead - 12/02/97 07:41:32
My Email:donaldmorshead@hotmail.com

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I am having a lot of trouble finding a defenition and testing for nonverbal learning disability (NLD) and it seems a lot of frustrated desperate parents are too.Can you help me/them? Thanks!

val osterhout - 12/01/97 23:31:37
My Email:val@dol.net

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i learned about hyperlexia at a class i am attending.. thought i would try to get some more information..

t layden - 12/01/97 18:19:50
My Email:tslayden@planet.eon.net

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our child is 6years of age and is doing his best in school but is week in social speech and socializing he would rather just be with us than other childeren, is this common with hyperlexia from canada..

t layden - 12/01/97 18:10:59
My Email:tslayden@planet.eon.net

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Jane F. Chase - 11/26/97 20:01:34
My URL:http://www.utexas.edu/student/txunion
My Email:jfchase@mail.utexas.edu

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Julie Thurston - 11/26/97 04:49:59
My Email:jthursto@student.umass.edu

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I recently wrote a paper concerning language disorders and your site helped out a lot. Thank you.

Pat Baldus - 11/22/97 12:20:55
My Email:kbaldus@novagate.com

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I amd a Speech/Language pathologist teaching a classroom of Language Impaired students. One of my students has been diagnosed with hyperlexia. Her language comprehension scores are not extremely low, as others I've taught have been, but her social skill are seriously lacking. Her Mom and I have felt that there is an underlying current of anxiety which seems to dictate her actions, and have discussed the possibility of asking her doctor about medication. We also agreed that we would explore this websit , to find out if others have dealt with this problem, and what treatments have been found. Thanks for providing this service.

Jean Kulczyk - 11/19/97 08:46:21
My Email:yukko5@aol.com

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An impressive page, lots of good information. I will be reporting on this in my free newsletter for homeschooling families with special needs. If you like I will send you a copy.

Jim Armstrong - 11/18/97 07:40:14
My Email:rarmstro@direct,ca

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As parents of a 5 yr old who is just beginning to use verbal communications, we appreciate any and all information.

Sarah Mahmoud - 11/17/97 19:27:12
My Email:mahmoudw@erols.com

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John Brotherton - 11/17/97 18:02:54
My Email:Johnbsb@aol.com

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Justin - 11/15/97 14:49:29

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Cecelia Barnes - 11/13/97 21:14:54
My Email:tabitha@pe.net

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An excellent resource of useful information on this subject. So glad I found this site.

Cecelia Barnes - 11/13/97 20:17:41
My Email:tabitha@pe.net

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Kristine Edahl - 11/12/97 14:31:47
My Email:edahlk@mfldclin.edu

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Kelley Cousineau - 11/11/97 18:35:59
My Email:KelleyCC@aol.com

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My hyperlexic son is only 3, and my (so far) �normal� son only 18 mos., but I will visit regularly because I am curious about how hyperlexia will affect my son as he gets older.

- 11/11/97 06:07:04

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Rita Angeli - 11/11/97 03:54:55
My Email:Oucad@aol.com

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I am a certified Occupational Therapy assistant. I would greatly appreciate any helpful information about individual and group tx for a child with hyperlexia

- 11/08/97 22:30:58

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Sammi Kay Tonge - 11/07/97 16:38:49
My Email:samton@mail.gac.peachnet.edu

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Please send me as much information about hyperlexia disorder! I am a special education major and am very interested in this disorder and would like to write my research paper on hyperlexia. Please send as soon as possible! Thanks

Sammi Kay Tonge - 11/07/97 16:35:51
My Email:samton@mail.gac.peachnet.edu

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- 11/06/97 02:58:21
My Email:rekoeth@aol.com

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We have a 12 year old daughter who has been in speech and language therapy since age 3. She exhibits many of the characteristics of hyperlexia and think of her in these terms. We'd like to be in communication with people who have similar experiences wit their child. Math has been a particulaly hard subject.

sarah doughty - 11/05/97 02:28:28
My Email:smtdoughty@hotmail.com

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I am an SlP graduated student at the University of Oklahoma. I just recently heard of hyperlexia. It is a very interesting disorder. I'm interested in working with school age children with language disorders. I currently work with an autistic child wh has an obsession with letters and numbers, so I'm finding this info very interesting. THANKS!!!

Diana Haynie - 11/03/97 04:18:22
My URL:http://chaynie@foothill.net

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I have a son, age 8, diagnosed as autistic but sharing common traits with hyperlexia. He's fully included in 3rd grade with a full time aide and making great progress. I'd be glad to share ideas and would like your ideas as well. He spells, decodes and does math wonderfully, but is still lagging in expressive language and pulling out answers from what he's read (especially wh_ questions).

sharon grebe - 11/02/97 21:04:53
My Email:sgrebe@mindspring.net

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I am a parent of two children, one with autism and the other with possible hyperlexia. I am very intersted in finding out more about hyperlexia.

Jason - 11/01/97 19:28:52
My Email:j_jayman@hotmail.com

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Hi, I am currently a preschool teacher working with special Ed. children. Some of who are classified as children with autism.I am always seeking current,new info. to assist me in the classroom. Any helpful info. would be great.

Mary Benton - 10/30/97 03:13:07
My Email:BBenton360@aol.com

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I'm an educator supporting a number of students with autism in regular education settings. I have a kindergarten student whom I'm providing support who has hyperlexia and am interested in learning more about this.

Mary Benton - 10/30/97 03:12:50
My Email:BBenton360@aol.com

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I'm an educator supporting a number of students with autism in regular education settings. I have a kindergarten student whom I'm providing support who has hyperlexia and am interested in learning more about this.

Mathews - 10/28/97 23:53:37
My Email:macman@hot-shot.com

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Your information on Hyperlexia seems at times to be non-descript. My granddaughter could not express pain in her early years and would not speak without the aid of speech therapy. She still fragments her sentences, beginning a sentence but can not finis , unless it is a sentence she has practiced repeating it before. I certainly would cherish any further descriptive information regarding this disablity. Helpful solutions and guidance would be gratefully appreciated. My granddaughter will be eight in N vember.

Victor Plata - 10/28/97 18:52:25
My Email:vplata@vencemos.com

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first, I'm Venezuelan, and my english is very bad, thank you for build this page, my wife is now study "Terapia del Lenguaje", and in Venezuela don�t have much information adout Language disorders. VRPC

John Smartt - 10/27/97 00:35:38
My Email:JSmartt@Fairfax.com.au

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Great resource. Thank you to all who put it together.

Darcia Van, SLP - 10/21/97 03:28:36
My Email:dchallis@mbnet.mb.ca

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Pat Cloppert - 10/19/97 02:15:37
My Email:FredC61@aol.com

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- 10/19/97 01:44:35
My Email:TORITONE@aol.com

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I am a student doing a research paper on Hyperlexia, thanks for the great articles

Vicki Steensma - 10/18/97 20:53:24
My Email:vlsteensma@decaturnet.com

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My 6-year old grandson has Hyperlexia. Just discovered. When I read what Hyperlexia was, it was like reading his life story, right down to his love of trains! (Thomas the Tank Engine is a must!) He has a four-year old brother. I am also their care provide . Mom and Dad are still partially in denial, but the information I found on the internet has opened their eyes that they do have a very special child. How, as a Grandparent can I be involved without stepping on toes and what kinds of toys, books, activities would be good for him as the holiday season is getting closer and that is an important time to offer him new tools for his social and communication challenges. Thank you for being here. Vicki

Kelly Taylor - 10/18/97 16:03:35
My Email:resnais@juno.com

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I would love any ideas I can get on helping my daughter who was just diagnosed as hyperlexic. I have already read the book "Reading Too Soon" I would love help with ideas of computer programs other than FastForward seeing as I can't afford or run the prog am from my system at home. Thanks

Marcella Garcia - 10/17/97 20:21:09
My Email:Juryvi@aol.com

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Could you please send me some information on Hyperlexia. Could you send my sister some info also.Thank you. Her address is : Martha Pelayo 2236 San Jose Ave. Apt.J Alameda, Ca. 94501

Jo-Goetting - 10/17/97 00:11:41
My Email:lprk07b@prodigy.com

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I am a speech therapist and learing about hypelexia. Any news would be appreciated.

Ted Whaley - 10/16/97 23:55:25
My URL:http://www.csld.com/
My Email:whaley@one.net

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Charlotte: I'm developing the web site for the Center for Speech and Language Disorders, and of course, you are linked. Please consider a reciprocal link to the CSLD site.

Kelley Cousineau - 10/13/97 20:02:42
My Email:KelleyCC@aol.com

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While my hyperlexic son is only 3, of course I want to get some idea of what is in store for us!

Mary Lindgren - 10/09/97 22:39:09
My Email:Marelind@aol.com

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Hi! I keep coming back to see what information I can pick up on older kids. My son is 13 and I'd love to learn more about helping him with his communication skills.

Mary Gordon - 10/05/97 22:21:39
My Email:MaryChgo@ameritech.net

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We are currently having our son tested. I have been aware that he has been different since he was a baby. I never was quite sure if there was somehting wrong with me or him. The preshcool teacher during the second week said she thought he was somewhat utistic. I have since taken him to a private ST and OT. The ST mentioned hyperlexia since he has been fascinated with letter, number, shapes and colors since 18 months. We will be having him tested through the school district soon. I am thinking of ca ling the center in Elmhurst after seeing this page. I am very overwhelmed by this all. Mary

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Amy Bailey - 09/25/97 05:19:08
My Email:BRALEY@Prodigy.Net

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Charlotte, I really appreciate all the work you've done to fill the information gap for kids the age of ours. I just used the article on language and reading comprehension as ammunition to get Aaron special services in reading while the other first graders in his cl ss work on phonics and decoding. I'll keep you posted on how that goes.

Mark Locascio - 09/24/97 03:53:02
My Email:locascio@flash.net

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is there any resources in Houston for our son, 7, who may be hyperlexic or have spd? Mark and Debbie Locascio locascio@flash.net

Gerry Anne Lenhart, Ph.D. - 09/23/97 19:56:42
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Thanks for all the great information and especially the case reports. i am searching the web for my sister, who has a wonderful little five year old with hyperlexia. i'll be back and hope i can convince her to get a computer! so that she can link up her elf!

- 09/21/97 09:22:43

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Robert - 09/20/97 17:14:33

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Thank you for the information you provide here. I will be checking back often.

Justin - 09/18/97 22:49:58
My URL:http://pages.prodigy.net/charlotte/Justin.htm

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Hi, Mom! I liked your webpage.

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