is to assist in social interaction development. This can be done in through modeling, videotapes, board games, as well as any other number of exercises. Some general classroom inclusion strategies for the hyperlexic child: (AHA)Label as much as possible in your classroom, then expand labels.Post schedules and schedule changes ( in advance) in print.Routinely vary routines--leaders, jobs, seating arrangements. Post changes in print.Teach facial expression/body language through pictures, role playing.Develop (and if necessary write out) social situations.Provide class an individual rules list in print which include WHY/BECAUSE for each rule.Teach humor.Teach both asking and answering of questions in print (e.g. pocket of pre-written questions he/she can choose from).Watch for hypersensitivity's or unusual fears (auditory), avoid circumstances that might provoke over reaction (e.g. prepare for fire drills, school bell, etc).Try music--provide words--songs that ties in with curriculum.Utilize art therapy--drawing pictures to aid in understanding....
