Reading text at 11 months old child genius

[BarriosGroupie]

I love the bit where the kid says, in baby language of course: "stop living your failed life through mine and get on with yours"

[Dynamisoflife]

Ok I'll give them credit for teaching their child at such a young age to read but really any baby could learn to do what that baby did. Anyway's that baby isn't that smart I read at 7.5 months after birth and I was reading books such as "Aeneid" by Virgil, "The Iliad", and "The Bell Curve".

[Limon3Lime]

there's one thing i don't seem to understand about this whole process.

you teach your child to read at a very young age so the child is considered advanced related to other children of the same age.but reading is something everyone learns sooner or later.once it's 6 or 7 all children know to read.So you bring up your kid thinking it's a genius but one day you realize it's no more clever than any other kid.you get disappointed & your child even more.my opinion.

[BarriosGroupie]

@Limon3Lime yeah so true. The main thing is that the perception of children is stimulated at a young age, which you can do by taking them to interesting places and to do interesting things.

[ahsokka]

Dear awsome children:

Bravo! I can only applaud your approach on how to give children tools to better choose what they want to do with their lives. 25 years ago I did the same with my daughter ( 6 month old at that time) , against many "let her be a baby" from some relatives . She's a grown up now who can lead a balanced life in three languages (and different cultures) , but most important:: she's happy and thankful fr the early help...it only takes love and time from a caring prson

[SteefJay]

wooow, that is really cool

[FatChixx97]

o.O

awesome. :)

she's sooooooooo cute!!!

and pretty freakin smart!

[joeysayang]

this is amazing. she really has an awesome mom. to come to this must be really big effort and hardwork. my baby is turning 7, is it too early to start?

[joeysayang]

@joeysayang 7months old

[AwesomeChildren]

@joeysayang 7 months? It's a perfect time to start! We start at 3 months. Recommended products in order babysigningtime(com), signingtime(com), yourbabycanread(com), RockNLearn(com), Leapfrog(DVDs). We only show the DVDs twice each day and we don't force them to watch, they just enjoy them. I'm not selling anything, just sharing some of what we use(d).

[csps123]

how do you teach her? this is amazing!!

[AwesomeChildren]

@csps123 She has an awesome mother. Her brother also began reading at 11 months. and we have twins coming soon. We expect the same from them

[csps123]

so cute. keep up the good work!:)

[biggdaddymike007]

ProCoach, yes children need to know that print has meaning, but she evidently knows what those words mean. Phonics is important but it's not the end all be all of reading, because so many words are sight words and don't follow phonics rules. I personally like a balanced reading approach phonics and whole language.

[biggdaddymike007]

M & C, ignore all the negative comments. Just keep being good parents. Your children are very fortunate to have C to work with them everyday and help them grow. They are blessed. I just wish other kids could be as fortunate.

[biggdaddymike007]

That's my niece! She is awesome. She did use You Baby Can Read. It's a great program, but very expensive. She has awesome parents that work extensively with her. We are a proud extended

family.

[zzzlife]

Thank you posting this video. Very likely that other parents will be inspired to use your techniques to develope their babies' brains.... Keep it up. Keep her helping learn more and more. But also teach her how to remain silent for a few moments every day.... Silent in the head, not just in words.... Good luck...

[neokorteksg]

Amazing...

[K9spot66]

Sometimes, if one learns words without really studying phonics, the understanding of phonics develops automaticly. Of course, this isn't ALWAYS true, but...Anyway, she's not even a year oold, so phonics can come later.

[Kaizer13]

oh my..she's incredible...

[crystalAura]

Aw, she is so cute =) Keep it up, she is a bright one, and she seems to delight in knowing more about the world around her

[ecaterina2002]

isn't that just memorization. kids need to learn phonics

[ecaterina2002]

too fast to do this. Let the baby be a baby

[AwesomeChildren]

What exactly does that mean? Let the children struggle to communicate? throw tantrums?

[jorgelperez4487]

wow great job parents...... keep it up

[hyperobjectivity]

while parenting helps for this, your either born with these abilities or not.

[daddydawg123abc]

You are born with the ability to read, or not? Not only does that not make sense, you clearly know nothing about HOW this child actually learned these words.

[hyperobjectivity]

your either born gifted or not. think literally of my comment in the context of this video and this exact child. most kids cannot read at 11 months.

[bot06]

Amazing. Great video. Reminds me how dumb I was, i could read time for a long time.

[Za3lana0]

she learned how to read from a program called " your baby can read" :) it really works

[rosasbellas]

Where are you drawing your conclusions? She did NOT use any such program. She used a MP4 Player and cards, Veggie Times, etc. I believe "Your Baby Can Read" surfaced a while later on TV after she made this video. Oh, another thing there is NO TV at her house.

What "really" works is when parents spend time teaching their children and that doesn't mean stick them in front of the TV. People marvel at her intelligence, disposition, manners, communication, reading, studying and playing skills.

[decembertwo7]

procoach and Devourer, yall just hatin'!! beezy.

[decembertwo7]

procoach and Devourer, yall just hatin'!! beezys!

[BiHLjepotica2007]

shes amazing!

[Lexusstylie]

my daughter learned speaking trough songs..

she was about 6 months she began speaking

[c20connor]

wow after reading about hyperlexia. How dare you insult anyone saying that your kid has hyperlexia. You think that you know everything because u\you read it in a book. Only a doctor can determine officially what disorders your kid has. This is pathetic

[Devourer09]

LMAO, your kid has hyperlexia. Good luck with your autistic "genius" child.

[AwesomeChildren]

First, it is sad that you would be 'laughing' at any child/person with a disorder like hyperlexia. Second, I didn't quite catch your credentials - by what authority do you assess someone you've never met? Is it so difficult for you to accept that a child might be capable of learning? She just turned three and after reading about hyperlexia I assure you she has no such disorder.

[Devourer09]

I know. There's something you need to know about the internet though. There are these things called trolls. They like to get a rise out of people by angering them. I think you would save a lot of time by ignoring and not responding to comments like mine. If your child really is a prodigy of some kind, then I think you're really lucky parents.

[Aeris0Rocks]

You weird person. Why would you try to annoy a person with a comment, then post back again explaining what you had done?

Perhaps there is a name for the condition you have?

[Devourer09]

It's called Moreawesomethanyou-ia.

[microcephalec]

Since when is it a disorder to be able to read? All Hypererlexia means is that a child has learnt to read at a younger age than normal.

[Devourer09]

"The more common definition also includes difficulties with comprehension of printed material beyond or even at the single-word level. Many hyperlexics also have trouble understanding speech." Hmmm... I don't know? Sounds like a handicap to me. Maybe you should do some Google.

[Griggs4040]

Devourer sucks

[joeysayang]

@Devourer09 =) i m sure this guy has mental problem himself. you can dislike this video just dont curse ppl. she doesnt do anything wrong to u. i know how busybody i am, i just disgusted with ur action.

[procoach]

The child is seeing the 'visual symbol' not letters that compose words. The word 'wave' is interpreted by an 11 month old brain the same as a picture of a wave. I'm sorry but its not reading. Its symbol recognition. Very standard in at this level in child development. These misinterpretations of cognitive learning and the assumptions that they create about the child are actually damaging to their development of real reading comprehension. Her parents should use this child to do parlor tricks.

[AwesomeChildren]

How do you interpret the knowledge of letters, colors & numbers? More pictures? and saying & signing - dog,eat,fish? also pics?  & 3 months later reading words she'd never seen before? more parlor tricks?

Can you share your standard for an 11 month old? BTW, she's 35 months now & is reading at 2nd grade level. Is that standard too? Her sybmol recognition now extends to memorizing the Periodic Table of the Elements. I am concerned about the damage to her reading comprehension -can you expound?

[procoach]

Your child has talents, but you are missing the point, lets discuss, "How do you interpret...." -- as stated it's symbol recognition. 99.9% of our understanding of the world is in the form of symbols not words. The point of my argument is in COMPREHENSION. Reading is about developing comprehension of content not just words but what the text means. The child has a great talent for memory but It is critical that you explore the 'why' behind the periodic table not just that there are 117 elements.

[procoach]

Oh yes.. and the crack about the parlor tricks was out of line. My apology.

[daddydawg123abc]

procoach, maybe you haven't had much experience with 11 mo olds, but they can understand the spoken words "wave," "arm," and the other words taught here. So this little girl can understand the same words when read. If you don't think so, why not? "There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy."

[pianoangel12]

wow... i wonder what she would be like on the piano! XD what a cute little baby!

[Hinaril]

Wow. You're 11 month old daughter is not only extremely smart, but amazingly cute as well! ^-^

[topliff12345]

the "lady" doth protest too much me thinks !!

[topliff12345]

let her out of her cage and be a baby ,poor little brainwashed girl,no playing in the garden, exploring her world, having fun for her,just a childhood of hothousing and pressure.

[AwesomeChildren]

Yes, poor little girl. She say's she's a paleontologist. Just this past weekend she went to see Walking with Dinosaurs. Last month 'Go Diego Go'. Month b4 'When Elmo Grows Up'.

Do you keep your child locked in a garden????

Too many parents think like you. Parents might be surprised at how much they will learn.

She's been to the Grand Canyon, Utah & has enjoyed Carriage rides, Disneyland, Hearst Castle, ballet/tap/gymnastics/swimming & will soon be helping children learn ASL.

[maniax92]

she's cute^^...but I don't know much about what a child should be able to do at this age...since I learned to read at the age of 4...and I am pretty normal, I would say...

it is maybe not really a indicator of being "super intelligent"

(sorry for my english...it's my third language^^*)

[ShirtRipperT]

u learned to read at age 4? Sorry but you're a dumbass. No offense.

[maniax92]

oh ...yeah ...and you should look after your grammar^^

thx for reading^^

[ShirtRipperT]

Don't you know you're supposed to start a sentence with a capital letter?

Sorry but you're a dumbass. No offense.

Thank you sooo much for reading!!! :)

[jazziesax]

Now this kid's actually smarter than that one that babbles with a book open. She actually knows the words!

[kuwaizair]

does she have a press realse? I mean if she smarter than that 23 month old who can read, she deserves tv time on all major news shows.

[xXxBrittannyxXx]

how sweet! and cute. i wish i was really smart at that age.

[davidalex88]

sorry, i can't see what is amazing here, yeah, the kid is smart and all, but not amazing [children are waaaaay underestimated]

oh, and the mother there, she seems like she is an awesome mother, don't see why people diss her

[DianaVeronicaXuxu]

Forcing your child to "learn" doesn't mean they will succeed in life at all, specially when you are just pretending to be a "wonderful" family while being recorded.

Now, talking about the enormous ability of little kids to memorize, it seems this young lady might know her parent's routine while "reading".

It's a real shock to consider your girl a "princess". Have you noticed the throne? It's completely ridiculous!.

It's clear that she's been pushed while she only wants to play!

What a shame!

[AwesomeChildren]

Yes, children can memorize. Our little Princess learned phonics shortly after her 1st birthday. You can't call it memorization when she reads words she had never seen before

As for play time, she has plenty. She's been to the snow, beach, zoo, Disneyland, Aquariums and parks -- More than most children her age. Soon she will be contributing to others by participating in educational videos

Her parents love her very much and don't want her to end up a sad person criticizing others for doing well

[daddydawg123abc]

You clearly know nothing about it. This little girl would be whining and complaining if reading was a chore. For little kids like this, learning is a fun game.

[yukikosato]

aww shes so CUTE!

[rosasbellas]

FABOULOUS JOB. This is a family who cares enough to spend time teaching their child. That's commendable and awesome. Anyone who has the audacity to write something negative about this video is lacking in social skills. There are so many parents, sadly who can't even read or write properly see WeBeBustinYou above as an example above who lacks spelling skills, how could he possibly "attempt" to teach a child his bad spelling especially at his age! YIKES, let's hope Mr. WeBe gets some help soon.

[xXxheather23xXx]

that's awsome xD she's soo smart and cute <3

[gochiz]

Ignore what they're saying, they're just jealous..you're a good and lucky mum and your daughter will grow up to be an awesome, smart and pretty girl who'll be very grateful to you for all of what you've done.Bless you.

[lifeskills13]

omg!! i feel such a bad parent now because my 11month old (who turns 1 in two days) only knows when i say patty cake to clap...i should have taught her so many things like in this video...i feel like i neglected my child :(

[WeBeBustinyou]

thats not true... some people just want there kids to be freaking geniouses and become what they never were its okay.

[rosasbellas]

WeBeBustinyou needs to get a life! Maybe even get a dictionary out so that you can learn how to spell their instead of "there" that you used incorrectly. Apparently these parents cared enough to spend time with their child trying to provide them with the education they'll need in life. Don't be a hater WeBe, suck it up and say you're sorry for being a jerk. Parents... IF you say you love your child be prepared to spend time teaching them not expecting the school to try to do it.

Great video!

[ihasmario]

Children learn a lot on their own. Being able to recite something at a young age does not denote intelligence, merely the knowledge you possess at the time. I learned times tables at the age of 2 (up to 12x) because my sister knew them and I wanted to as well. This does not have any reflection on how smart I am, merely what I knew at the time.

[rosasbellas]

Bravo for you for being able to memorize. You would have to know Eliana to know that she is able to carry a conversation at an adult level-which requires no memorization. Eliana is given ample time to play as well as participate in learnng activities such as educational programs for kids, play time, etc.

She speaks English, Spanish and American Sign Language. She is highly motivated on her own, not pushed by any means. Is there something wrong with giving praise?

[ihasmario]

It's great to see children learning, but to this point it borders on abuse - something akin to the "music mum". Although at times I wish I had the aforementioned music mother, doing so can limit your child's experience and inhibit the path they would enjoy most by forcing them to do something they are inherently good at (either by "talent" or practice at a young age). "Gifted" children often wind up in sex, drugs and truancy early-on in life, due to boredom with what is taught in school. Haha...

[rosasbellas]

Ihasmario is a BIG TIME LOSER! He has NO QUALIFICATIONS TO JUDGE NOR MAKE PALTRY REMARKS.

Keep yourself in your little box Ihasmario... where you can't hurt anyone!

[RosieAndSam]

cute!!

[UNC71]

Very good job - this sweet baby! Congratulations on teaching your child so well.

[Seablanco1]

I was just saying let your baby be a baby. That's very nice that she can read and knows ASL. I just have seen some messed up kids because their parents pushed them way too hard early on in life.

[geoffds]

Wow, you seriously need to get a life, my friend. Find one shred of evidence that providing mental stimulation for a clearly happy, eager baby is "pushing" her. Further, what's your definition of "normal?"  You never did give a good answer. W@hat constitutes "letting a baby be a baby?" Having her sit in the crib all day? Not teaching her how to communicate? And where have you observed these "messed up kids?"

[rosasbellas]

Normal to Seablanco1 is having a kid at KMART yelling and screaming and the parent is conveniently deaf. Or at the checkstand when the kid is screaming for the candy and the parent does nothing to correct the situation. No wonder we have kids that can't make it in life.

Positive skills that are being taught early in life could be the difference between behind bars later in life. Think about it!

[Seablanco1]

Sorry to tell you, your kid is not a genius, Half the things she didn't even get. Stop pushing her and let her be a normal baby. She is merely mimicking you.

[AwesomeChildren]

She was 11 months old at the time, and she was reading text with no other assistance

Now that my daughter is 2 yrs 3 mo she is able to read just about anything that is not script. We regularly sit and have complete two way conversations

You may have also noted in the video she is signing some of the words. She has also learned ASL

She spends 2 hrs each day in 'school' and the rest of the day is playing, eating and napping

Please define a 'normal child'

Why do you have to be so negative?

[rosasbellas]

Get a life Seablanco1 it doesn't sound like you have much of an educational psychological background to be making disparaging comments. Perhaps that saying, if you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say it all applies to you! And by the way, it didn't sound like you were really "sorry."