Episode 27: A Crash Course on Hyperlexia w/ Dyan Robson, Hyperlexia Educator and Coach
Neurotwist: A Speech Pathologist's Journey Through NeurodiversityShow Notes
On today's episode, I am joined by Dyan Robson who runs the website and Instagram page "And Next Comes L", where she has made it her mission to spread to word about hyperlexia. In our conversation we go over the basics of what hyperlexia is, talk about her family's experience with embracing and supporting hyperlexia, and some ideas for how to support hyperlexic learners in your life. We also talk briefly about whether I may be hyperlexic myself!
Hope you enjoyed the episode!
Dyan's free Hyperlexia Handbook: https://www.andnextcomesl.com/p/hyperlexia-handbook.html
Website: https://www.andnextcomesL.com
Blog post on hyperlexia in adults: https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2024/01/hyperlexia-in-adults.html
Book: Drawing a Blank: Improving Comprehension for Readers on the Autism Spectrum by Emily Iland
What is Hyperlexia? PDF: http://judyanddavid.com/cha/whatishyperlexia.pdf
Hyperlexia: Therapy that Works Manual: https://chatwithus.org/conditions/hyperlexia/
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