Does Your Child Have Einstein Syndrome?
Welcome to the month of June! We’re excited to have you right here at South Florida Speech Solutions. One of our goals with these blogs is to educate and give insight into what we do. In today’s entry we’re going to talk about Einstein Syndrome. What it is, signs and symptoms to look for, and where it originates. Remember if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
As you may have guessed Einstein Syndrome was named after Albert Einstein, the famous scientist who came up with the theory of relativity. Einstein, a genius in his own right, was said to have not been able to talk in full sentences until the age of 5. Einstein Syndrome is when a child’s ability to communicate comes later than normal, but they show an above average understanding and aptitude in other areas of analytical thinking. This doesn’t mean the child will never speak, it’ll just come naturally with a little more time.
One of the best and early signs of Einstein Syndrome (aside from not talking) is the child’s ability to retain information at a much higher level than other kids. This can manifest in a number of ways. For example:
The child may understand how something works and quickly learn to use it before other kids his same age do.
Kids with Einstein Syndrome can also be very stubborn, they will let you know when they don’t like something or don’t want to do something and it’ll be hard to convince them otherwise.
Another thing to look out for is how long it might take some children with Einstein Syndrome to learn to use the bathroom or be potty trained.
Finally, you may notice the child exhibiting extreme concentration with whatever task is at hand.
We want to reiterate, a child with Einstein Syndrome will eventually begin to talk, but it can be worrisome for a parent to see their child struggle through those early years. Because of the rarity of Einstein Syndrome a lot of the time children with it can be incorrectly diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. As with any speech development challenge we urge parents to go to a professional, so the child can be properly diagnosed and treatment can begin. Therapy can then be customized to your child’s needs. Remember that the earlier therapy is started, the higher the success rate is.
We hope this has helped to enlighten you on the topic of Einstein Syndrome. As parents watching our children grow up is a blessing that we cherish every step of the way and although life will sometimes present us with obstacles we can rest easy we have given our child every possible chance to succeed in life. Let South Florida Speech Solutions be there for you, we are happy to be of service.
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