Twice Exceptionality

 We believe Thomas may have twice exceptionality. According to Silverman (2013), this occurs when giftedness is combined with a disability. Thomas seems very good at some things such as distinguishing between 2D and 3D shapes, memorising lists, stories, and dialogue, and reading. Thomas has hyperlexia as well. He has been able to read since the age of two. His decoding skills surpasses by far his comprehension of what he is reading. And now at age 6, his comprehension is constantly trying to catch up. Of course Thomas' disability relates to socialising mainly. He does not carry on normal conversation. And although he is quite athletic, his younger brother figured out much more quickly how to climb to the top of the jungle gym.