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Occupational Therapy for Hyperlexia
- How is Hyperlexia Diagnosed?
- How is Hyperlexia Treated?
- Occupational Therapy for Hyperlexia
- Speech and Language Therapy for Hyperlexia
- Why Us?
Occupational therapy aims to promote independent functioning by reducing the impact of Hyperlexia on aspects of daily living.
The occupational therapist will carry out an initial assessment which will include parent / carer questionnaires and short interviews to help them gain an understanding of how the individual manages within their daily environments. Occupational therapist will also assess the individual’s functioning in differing environments including the school, social and home settings.
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After an initial assessment the occupational therapist, the individual and / their parent / carer will discuss the different treatment options available depending on the individual's specific needs and abilities. Treatment will be individualised and tailored to the specific needs of the individual with Hyperlexia.
The occupational therapist can offer a range of treatment options; however these will differ depending on the specific needs and requirements of each individual. The occupational therapist may work on the following areas, which an individual with Hyperlexia may experience difficulty with:
- Sensory integration
- Daily routines e.g. sleeping, feeding and self-care.
- Participating in school routines and activities
- Hand writing
- Social activities
Utilising strengths of reading and visual abilities will assist in supporting their independence in daily activities. Examples could include providing visual prompts e.g. written time tables or schedules and using simple language to support their understanding of the world around them.
The occupational therapist will provide the individual, their parents, carers and educational staff with strategies which can support / modify activities or the environment to manage and carry out activities as independently as possible to their best potential.
Individualised treatment plans will be provided to manage and function as independently as possible within their everyday activities.
If you feel you would benefit from occupational therapy or would like to book an appointment with one of our specialised occupational therapists please email office@asdclinic.co.uk or call 0330 088 6693.
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- Dyspraxia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Hyperlexia
- Pathological Demand Avoidance
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
- Rett Syndrome
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Asperger Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
- Down's Syndrome
- Dyspraxia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Hyperlexia
- Pathological Demand Avoidance
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
- Rett Syndrome
- Sensory Processing Disorder