And other times they just need some extra encouragement to try some new books that will spark that interest for them again. This decrease is often - but not always! - related to the comprehension issues that are common to hyperlexia.īut sometimes these kids just need some extra motivation to read. See common hyperlexia milestones for more info. The middle school grades in particular are when parents start to notice this decrease in reading interest in their hyperlexic kids. I know it might seem unusual for a child that was literally born ready to read would one day not enjoy reading. However, it's not uncommon for some hyperlexic kids to lose interest in books as they grow older. Word reading is kind of their thing after all.
I mean hyperlexic kids just can't get enough of books, especially when they're toddlers and preschoolers. It's just par for the course, as they say. When you have a hyperlexic child, you own a ridiculous amount of books. Need a fun reading incentive for your kids? Try reading bingo and challenge your kids to keep reading all year round or try it is a summer reading challenge.
