2 year old reading?

Question

My son will be 3 in June. Around the time he turned 2, he started recognizing words. Now, he can read second grade level books with ease. He can read every book he owns from cover to cover, and when we go to the library he can read just about any childrens book he gets his hands on. He will read anything and everything you put in front of him. If the words are too big, he tries to sound them out. He's not always right, but he's close! For example, he tried to read the word "extinguisher"... he said "extengsure". He's also beginning to do simple math problems. Any advice? What would you do with a child like this? I should add that he is VERY sociable, and he has no problem interacting with people and building relationships.

Answer 1

I had a Kindergarten student who could read at a college level, but could not retain the information he was reading.  Does your child understand what he is reading?  I would contact your local school board and speak with the reading coach and ESE staff (ESE is for gifted students as well as those with learning difficulties).  Let the experienced professionals work with him and get their opinion.

Answer 2

I heard of an 18 month old with a similar ability on TV recently.  The child was diagnosed with Hyperlexia syndrome.  While your child does not suffer from social issues the other symptoms sound similar.  Check out the website.

Answer 3

You have a child prodigy! Take him to a local university, college, or even a high school and show them what he can do, and he may become the next Einstein!

Answer 4

Can a child just have reading  ADD in one area such as reading?

It is possible that symptoms of inattention are more obvious while reading, especially if the child does not like to read or is not good at reading. However, it is most likely that symptoms of inattention would be present in other circumstances and settings and during other activities. This is a question for a pediatrician or developmental psychologist. Visit CHADD.org for more information. ..

There is a leapfrog out that does that. After the child goes over the story its gives them sort of a test.

same my duaghter is 2 1/2 age old and her always like do to reading every night....

Answer 5

Your son is very smart. Continue doing what your doing. When he starts school, have him try for the gifted program.

Answer 6

This can be difficult down the line if you cannot find him a good program.  Really look into any school you send him to and see what they do with children like this.  

You might want to consider alternative forms of education, such as Montessori, that cater to every individual child rather than trying to get people to conform to where the group is.

Matt

Answer 7

your son is very smart...maybe hes gifted or genius..., but you have still calm to take care of him and let him grow naturally with his potencial. maybe you can ask same expert and  planning how to educate him

Answer 8

You are doing a great job with him. He sounds very smart.

Answer 9

i say keep him going get him started with math and science teach him that school is fun and teach him at a 1st grade level if not higher teach to be very smart

get him in to gifted programs and talk to a teacher and get him into school early

Answer 10

That is very impressive.  Maybe talk to a teacher about this.  He obviously is a little prodigy.  Ask your local preschool about starting early and get his talents known to them, so he can expand them.

Answer 11

Does your child go to a preschool or nursery? It may be worth sending him to one as they will have resources and experience of gifted and talented children. They will be able to work to explore the curriculum with him and develop a learning plan that will suit him. It will also open up another world for him-new toys, new surroundings, new experiences and they can also look for support from other professionals that can help you to continue stimulating him.

Things I would do:

-Continue what you are doing because its obviously working...spend time together, play together, dance and sing to the TV, let him help you when you're out shopping (make a shopping list so he can help pick out items) maybe go to a parent and toddler or stay and play group together, go swimming....anything that is fun and will provide stimulation.

-Try to avoid going overboard with work sheets and things because although he's got the mental ability they tend to be too 'schoolish' and he may get bored of them by the time he actually gets to school.

You may also want to speak to health visitor there are specilialists called Portage who can show parents how to play and interact with their child-I'm not saying you need help with this I just mean they may be able to support you in doing things that will support your little boy further in his talents.