Hyperlexia and Its Connection to Autism

In today's episode, I'm talking about kids who recognize letters and can possibly read even before they can speak. This syndrome is called hyperlexia, and I'll be discussing whether it's a sign of autism and also what to do about it. <style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkjC_Li1y3Mk9FbUIIl9-1nZ' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/hyperlexia-autism/#more-7341">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Hyperlexia and Its Connection to Autism</span></a></div>

Delayed Echolalia and Scripting in Children with Autism

Many kids with autism who have some language but are not conversational say lines from movies and pat phrases repetitively. We call this scripting or delayed echolalia. So today I'm going to cover why kids with autism script so much and give some strategies to reduce it if it becomes a problem. <style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkj5XgArdddhjZsfC9iXhcKZ' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="more-link-container"><a class="more-link" href="https://marybarbera.com/delayed-echolalia-and-scripting-in-children-with-autism/#more-6517">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Delayed Echolalia and Scripting in Children with Autism</span></a></div>

Reducing Vocal Stimming and Scripting in Children with Autism

Join us for this new take on the Top 5 questions, where Kelsey and I talk via Facebook Live. Were answering questions all about stimming and scripting. This episode will help you get clear on what is stimming in autism. Whether youre noticing stimming in your child and have concerns about autism OR stimming and vocal stimming have become excessive or dangerous, we have some great information to help you move forward.

How Can I Get My Child or Client with Autism to Stop Stimming?

Have you ever been to a lecture where the material is way too easy or completely over your head? If you get in these situations what do you do? I bet you might doodle, play with your hair, or scroll through your Facebook newsfeed on your phone. This is the equivalent of a child with&hellip;