Michelle reads words accurately, but she can't comprehend the content.
Words seem to go in one ear and out the other.
A primary cause of language comprehension problems is difficulty creating an imaged gestalt-a whole. This is called weak concept imagery . Individuals with weak concept imagery have difficulty with reading comprehension, critical thinking, and may not easily follow directions or connect to conversations. They may also have difficulty expressing ideas in an organized manner. If they read well, but are severely unable to comprehend they may be labeled hyperlexic or high-functioning autistic , including Asperger's .