Hyperlexia

Hyperlexia is defined as an intense fascination with letters or numbers, or a precocious ability to read well beyond age mates.  Autism Key is a great resource for information on hyperlexia.

This is pertinent for English learners, in that while a child might be able to decode at a much higher level, comprehension must also be present.

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