AHA Links Page

This list was prepared in response to the many requests I have had for information. In addition to The Hyperlexia Handbook, Reading Too Soon, Hannah's Hope, and Hyperlexia Therapy That Works, I found these books and sites to be of great use to me. I have also listed sites for language and occupational therapy materials/information. This listing is by no means comprehensive and will grow as I read more and I receive suggestions from you (hint :-) )! I hope that you will find it of use.

Carrie Rinker-Schaeffer, President

General Information
Site Description

Canadian Hyperlexia Association This is the official website for the Canadian Hyperlexia Association. This association has wonderful resources.

Hyperlexia Parents Network A great place for exchange of ideas.

Mothers From Hell 2 This is an interesting site. Mothers From Hell 2 is an feisty volunteer organization that focuses on advocacy for the rights of individuals with disabilities.

The Gray Center for Social Understanding This site is a great resource for information on Asperger's Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders. Ms. Gray originated the social story that so many of us use. Many aspects of what they discuss can be very useful for individuals with hyperlexia. Carol Gray is a superb speaker

Tony Attwood's Tony Attwood is an internationally recognized authority on Asperger's Syndrome. Although not specifically on Hyperlexia, information provided on his website is extremely helpful. He is also an outstanding speaker so it is definitely worth going to hear him talk if you can. His book Asperger's Syndrome is a classic.

**General Information**
Site	Description
Canadian Hyperlexia Association	This is the official website for the Canadian Hyperlexia Association. This association has wonderful resources.
Hyperlexia Parents Network	A great place for exchange of ideas.
Mothers From Hell 2	This is an interesting site. Mothers From Hell 2 is an feisty volunteer organization that focuses on advocacy for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
The Gray Center for Social Understanding	This site is a great resource for information on Asperger's Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders. Ms. Gray originated the social story that so many of us use. Many aspects of what they discuss can be very useful for individuals with hyperlexia. Carol Gray is a superb speaker
Tony Attwood's	Tony Attwood is an internationally recognized authority on Asperger's Syndrome. Although not specifically on Hyperlexia, information provided on his website is extremely helpful. He is also an outstanding speaker so it is definitely worth going to hear him talk if you can. His book *Asperger's Syndrome* is a classic.

Books
Site/Title & Author(s) Description

Future Horizons Great resource for autism publications. Since there is not much out on hyperlexia, it can be useful to read information on autistic spectrum disorders to get ideas.

Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism ed. Catherine Maurice (Carried by Future Horizons). This book is loaded with excellent ideas and materials for assessing what your child does and does not know. I strongly suggest giving it a look. The chapter on data collection is outstanding.

Late Talking Children and The Einstein Syndrome by Thomas Sowell These are two interesting books that look at the issues of late-talking children from a different perspective.

Late Talking Preschool Children Who May Be Diagnosed as PDD by Jill Smith and Howard Diller This short book presents interesting information on teaching techniques for some late-talking children.

Pretending to be Normal by Liane Holliday Willey This is an entertaining, fascinating, positive, and extremely useful book. This book enabled me to see a person with Asperger's syndrome perceives the world. It is loaded with useful information and insights that will be useful to parents as they begin to discover their children. Ms. Willey is also an outstanding speaker.

Thinking in Pictures by Dr. Temple Grandin (Carried by Future Horizons). This is a marvelous book that gives us insight into how the visual mind works. Dr. Grandin is legendary in autism circles and has helped revolutionize our understanding of how the minds of some people with autistic spectrum disorder work. While all of the information presented may not be relevant to hyperlexic individuals this book is worth reading. Many of her writings are also on the web. She is a fascinating speaker, too.

**Books**
Site/Title & Author(s)	Description
Future Horizons	Great resource for autism publications. Since there is not much out on hyperlexia, it can be useful to read information on autistic spectrum disorders to get ideas.
Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism ed. Catherine Maurice	(Carried by Future Horizons). This book is loaded with excellent ideas and materials for assessing what your child does and does not know. I strongly suggest giving it a look. The chapter on data collection is outstanding.
Late Talking Children and The Einstein Syndrome by Thomas Sowell	These are two interesting books that look at the issues of late-talking children from a different perspective.
Late Talking Preschool Children Who May Be Diagnosed as PDD by Jill Smith and Howard Diller	This short book presents interesting information on teaching techniques for some late-talking children.
Pretending to be Normal by Liane Holliday Willey	This is an entertaining, fascinating, positive, and extremely useful book. This book enabled me to see a person with Asperger's syndrome perceives the world. It is loaded with useful information and insights that will be useful to parents as they begin to discover their children. Ms. Willey is also an outstanding speaker.
Thinking in Pictures by Dr. Temple Grandin	(Carried by Future Horizons). This is a marvelous book that gives us insight into how the visual mind works. Dr. Grandin is legendary in autism circles and has helped revolutionize our understanding of how the minds of some people with autistic spectrum disorder work. While all of the information presented may not be relevant to hyperlexic individuals this book is worth reading. Many of her writings are also on the web. She is a fascinating speaker, too.

Language Materials
Site Description

Laureate Learning Systems Fantastic language/educational software. It is somewhat expensive; however they have an excellent trial policy/return policy. They are great to work with.

Super Duper, Inc. This is a wonderful resource for language learning materials.

**Language Materials**
Site	Description
Laureate Learning Systems	Fantastic language/educational software. It is somewhat expensive; however they have an excellent trial policy/return policy. They are great to work with.
Super Duper, Inc.	This is a wonderful resource for language learning materials.

Sensory Integration/OT Materials
Site Description

The Alert Program This program is designed to address sensory issues (that many hyperlexic children have). One of their books, Take Five is very useful.

Therapro A great source for products (i.e. bouncy balls, Theraputty, etc.). They also carry books, and other materials that you may find of use.

**Sensory Integration/OT Materials**
Site	Description
The Alert Program	This program is designed to address sensory issues (that many hyperlexic children have). One of their books, *Take Five* is very useful.
Therapro	A great source for products (i.e. bouncy balls, Theraputty, etc.). They also carry books, and other materials that you may find of use.

Old Links
Site Description

The Old AHA links page The old AHA links page (with dead links cleaned out) remains on this site until we complete the review and additions for the new links page to be installed at this location.