tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679367672788327412024-03-19T02:48:39.994-06:00And Next Comes L - Hyperlexia ResourcesYour go-to resource for hyperlexia, hypernumeracy, and autism! Helping parents, teachers, and therapists better understand and support their hyperlexic and autistic children.Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comBlogger1345125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-77763123930349516122024-03-14T10:58:00.000-06:002024-03-14T10:58:29.746-06:00Helpful Reading Comprehension Videos for Kids
Short reading comprehension videos that help kids learn different reading comprehension strategies and skills.
Comprehension is an area that most hyperlexic kids need extra support with. And it's important to build these skills early as they will lead to greater success as they grow and the texts become more complex.Now, since these kids are such strong visual learners, using videos is a Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-17798355343735469602024-03-13T10:04:00.000-06:002024-03-13T10:04:33.921-06:00Counting Sounds Mindfulness Walk Activity
Looking for a mindfulness walking exercise to do with kids? Try this counting sounds mindfulness walk. It's great for kids and adults alike.
Counting has always been a helpful emotional regulation tool for my son. I mean numbers are just his thing.Of course it's not surprising that a kid with hypernumeracy would find counting soothing. Backwards. Forwards. It doesn't really matter. You Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-14902701137294483042024-03-12T08:02:00.000-06:002024-03-12T08:02:45.743-06:0012 Animal Walks for Kids Who Crave Sensory Input
Need ideas to get the kids moving? Try these sensory animal walks for kids. They get kids moving and burning off that excess energy!
Last week we received our first official dump of snow and the cold arctic air came with it. Just like that, we're shoveling snow and bundling up to brave the -30 C wind chills.Wind chills like that though mean that we can't always spend a lot of time playing Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-87238871670800329722024-03-08T11:03:00.000-06:002024-03-08T11:03:15.148-06:00The Role of Prior Knowledge & Schema in Reading Comprehension
How does background knowledge or schema affect reading comprehension? Find out the importance of activating prior knowledge or schema during reading.
The term schema came up again and again in some recent comprehension webinars and workshops that I attended and it really got me thinking about how I work with my own son on his comprehension skills. See, when it comes to improving the Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-31038980329759982802024-03-07T09:36:00.001-06:002024-03-07T09:46:33.273-06:00How High Interest Books Boost Reading ComprehensionHow using high interest books can boost reading comprehension in hyperlexic kids.
I know you're wondering how to improve your hyperlexic child's reading comprehension skills. I mean, why else would you be here, right?Comprehension is definitely an area that our hyperlexic kids need some extra support with, especially as they get into the higher grades and the texts become harder. Grade four Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-77090172308227739952024-03-06T14:40:00.000-06:002024-03-06T14:40:16.270-06:00How to Use the Picture Walk Reading Strategy to Build Comprehension SkillsLooking to improve your hyperlexic child's comprehension? Try the picture walk strategy for reading! Below you'll find out how to do a picture walk and why it is important.
There are so many different ways to work on comprehension skills before, during, and after reading a book. However, many people tend to focus more on the after portion of the reading, asking questions to check if the child Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-3827747246970360972024-03-05T11:52:00.000-06:002024-03-05T11:52:46.093-06:00How to Use the Making Connections Reading Strategy
Looking for comprehension reading strategies to use with your hyperlexic child? Try using this making connections reading strategy to boost comprehension and understanding.
The most common questions I receive about hyperlexia are often related to hyperlexia and reading comprehension. That's because comprehension issues are common in hyperlexic children and it's an area that many families need Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-62102791759645656562024-03-04T10:42:00.000-06:002024-03-04T10:42:12.623-06:00What are Signal Words? What You Need to KnowWhat are signal words? Here's what you need to know about signal words and why they're important for comprehension and even writing. Plus, grab the free printable list of signal words.Given that comprehension challenges are common amongst hyperlexic learners, it's important to prioritize and support comprehension from a young age. That includes explicitly teaching them different Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-61549892037060119552024-01-31T11:43:00.000-06:002024-01-31T11:43:59.054-06:00Simple Mindfulness Activities to Teach Kids
Looking for simple mindfulness activities for kids? These activity ideas are great for teaching mindfulness to kids and for parents.
It seems like everyone is talking about mindfulness these days, doesn't it?It is more than a buzzword though, I promise. And mindfulness just happens to be a topic that I have been reading quite a bit about lately.As you probably already know, there are plenty of&Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-74122321813246172132024-01-12T14:50:00.011-06:002024-02-07T11:14:29.143-06:00Precocious Reader or Hyperlexic? The Differences Between Hyperlexia & Other Early ReadersPrecocious reader or hyperlexic? A look at the key differences between hyperlexia and other early readers.One of the biggest misconceptions that I see about hyperlexia is that hyperlexia simply means early reading so, therefore, all early readers are hyperlexic. But that's actually not the case.There are early readers who are hyperlexic.And then there are early readers who are not hyperlexic.As IDyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-3619072382257159152024-01-10T13:43:00.000-06:002024-01-10T13:43:02.110-06:00Hyperlexia in Adults: What Does it Look Like?What does hyperlexia in adults look like? What traits might you notice? A closer look at how hyperlexia can present in adulthood.While you can certainly find information about hyperlexia in children (I mean my whole website is dedicated to this particular topic), there's actually very little information about how hyperlexia presents in the teen years or in adulthood.There's basically zero Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-10250467686669023542024-01-09T14:37:00.000-06:002024-01-09T14:37:57.646-06:00The Next Steps to Take When You Think Your Child is Hyperlexic
Wondering if your child has hyperlexia? Here are the next steps you can take to get a hyperlexia diagnosis or what you can do after your child has been identified as hyperlexic.
When you first learn about hyperlexia, it can be absolutely mind-blowing and life changing.You read the definition and it just fits.Honestly, this quote sums things up so nicely: "Somewhere along this path, you Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-13865021722560210322023-11-29T13:04:00.000-06:002023-11-29T13:04:34.824-06:00What is Unmasking in Autism?What is unmasking in autism? What does autism unmasked look like? Learn all about autism unmasking below and get tips and resources for how to unmask.Up until a few years ago, you didn't really see people talking about concepts such as autistic camouflaging, social masking, or unmasking. Yet, they are incredibly important topics to learn about, especially if you are autistic yourself. And, Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-68855138903826867192023-11-28T10:01:00.001-06:002023-11-28T10:01:53.813-06:00Tips & Strategies for Presuming CompetenceA list of tips and strategies for presuming competence. Actionable things that parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals can do.A phrase that you might hear a lot in special education, speech therapy, or AAC circles is presumed competence.But knowing what presumed competence means and why it's important is one thing.On the other hand, knowing how to put it into Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-30741327191105689472023-11-27T13:38:00.005-06:002023-11-28T10:20:13.768-06:00Presume Competence: What Does it Mean & Why is it Important?A look at what presume competence means and why it's important.There are a lot of different terms and phrases that you might come across when learning about topics like autism, hyperlexia, neurodiversity, gestalt language processing, disability, and so on. There's also a lot of acronyms to navigate. It feels like learning a whole new language some days!Then there are also some terms Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-66887235247030340512023-11-16T11:14:00.003-06:002023-11-16T11:14:57.778-06:00Free Gratitude Jar PrintableLooking to try a simple mindfulness exercise with your kids or teens? Try this free gratitude jar printable.Nearly five years ago, I started a gratitude journal. It has had such a positive impact on my life (and helped me better process those really hard days).Every night, I write down three things that I am grateful for, no matter how small or silly those things might be. It might be an action Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-7638222049018161552023-11-15T13:00:00.001-06:002023-11-15T13:00:00.126-06:00Free Social Stories About How to Do the LaundryA collection of free social stories about how to do the laundry. Printable and video social stories for kids are included below.It's important to teach kids self-care and life skills, no matter the age. And today we're going to talk about laundry.Ah yes, laundry...Specifically, we're going to look at some free social stories about how to do the laundry. That way you can help kids, teens, or youngDyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-24680904782310760472023-11-14T09:28:00.002-06:002023-11-14T09:28:29.045-06:00How Interests in Hyperlexia Evolve & ChangeA look at how interests in hyperlexia evolve and change as the hyperlexic child grows. We'll answer some common questions and talk about some other interests the child might have.It all started with letters, didn't it?Then the next thing you know, your kid is fascinated with license plates, stopping to trace the letters on every plate they pass.Then, out of nowhere, they start reading. And your Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-46568029228004824672023-11-08T14:17:00.002-06:002023-11-08T14:17:23.941-06:00How to Talk to Autistic Kids About Masking & Why You ShouldTips for how to talk to autistic kids about masking and the reasons why you should.It's so important to help autistic kids learn about their own autistic identity. Especially if you want them to be strong self-advocates as they grow, which I think we can agree is definitely something that we want.Building a strong identity for your autistic child starts with telling them that they're Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-73892564511109620522023-11-07T10:16:00.001-06:002023-11-07T10:16:10.068-06:00How to Talk to Kids About Their Sensory Triggers & Why You ShouldTips for how to talk to kids about their sensory triggers and the reasons why you should.It's important to talk to kids about their neurology, their learning styles, and their needs. So, for instance, that means telling them that they're hyperlexic or autistic and discussing different traits related to these identities. It also means highlighting their strengths and talking about their sensory Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-23715832868276185402023-11-06T13:52:00.001-06:002023-11-06T13:52:54.477-06:00Tips for Tracking Echolalia & ScriptsInterested in tracking a child's echolalic phrases and scripts? Here are some useful tips for tracking echolalia.If you have a gestalt language processor or hyperlexic child, then you know that echolalia is an important part of their language development.You might also know that you can't always take echolalia literally. Sometimes, you have to do some detective work to find out the underlying Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-45240409330519551392023-11-04T22:02:00.001-06:002023-11-06T14:55:23.609-06:00Why You Should Track Echolalia & ScriptsReasons why you should track echolalia and the scripts a child uses.Echolalia is meaningful communication. Full stop.Historically, however, it wasn't always viewed this way. And, sadly, many still think that echolalia is meaningless.Yet, for a lot of kids, like our gestalt language processors and hyperlexic learners, their language simply develops differently and echolalia is a big part of how Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-68531403826634986882023-11-04T07:15:00.001-06:002023-11-04T07:15:00.126-06:00The Consequences of Autistic Masking & CamouflagingA look at some of the long-term effects and consequences of autistic masking and camouflaging.Autistic masking might be a useful coping and social survival strategy, especially in the short term. It does, however, come at a cost. There are many potential long-term effects that are harmful or damaging, as you will see.Everything from mental health to identity to even diagnosis can be Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-33937188004105460682023-11-03T11:25:00.002-06:002023-11-03T11:29:57.203-06:00How to Identify Sensory TriggersA list of strategies and tips for how to identify sensory triggers.As a parent, you probably already know that it's important to be able to identify your child's sensory triggers. You know, the things that cause significant sensory issues and responses in your child.However, it can be tricky to know what some of those triggers might be, especially if you're new to sensory processing in general. Dyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367936767278832741.post-25202726066698571862023-11-02T10:18:00.003-06:002023-11-02T10:22:52.246-06:00Common Sensory Triggers in the Classroom & How to Reduce ThemA look at common sensory triggers in the classroom or at school. Plus, things teachers can do to reduce or limit those triggers.It's important for parents to know their child's sensory triggers and understand sensory processing issues. But, it's also important for teachers to be familiar with these triggers as well.After all, there are lots of things in the school that can be overwhelming to kidsDyan Robsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299049872707176032noreply@blogger.com