Hyperlexia
Easy Read
Easy Read
Hyperlexia means you can read words very early, even before age 3.
But you may not know what the words mean.
You learn to read books without help.
If you are hyperlexic, you may really like letters and words
You might like books more than toys.
You might read everything, even road signs.
Talking or understanding words might be harder for you.
Some children who read early are also autistic.
We don’t know why some children can read early.
Hyperlexia is not an illness.
It is a different way to learn.
Letters and words can be fun!
We all learn in different ways.
If you are worried about your health, speaking or learning, speak to a teacher, doctor or health visitor.
This Easy Read was created in April 2026
Review date: April 2029
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Reference
Photosymbols Ltd (2026) The Easy Read Standard: An Evidence-Based Framework for Accessible Information. Version 1.0. January 2026. Developed by Photosymbols Ltd
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