Question: Can a child decipher hidden messages? 

Answer: I would think so, though it is difficult to tell what you mean without any details.  Many children are very good at finding various shapes and designs hidden in pictures.  I would expect that lots of people, including children, can sometimes decipher all kinds of hidden messages.  Remember how quickly young children learn what "cookie" and "Santa" spell.
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