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What is Nonverbal Learning Disability?
Nonverbal Learning Disability affects how the brain processes information that
isn't spoken or written. Individuals with nonverbal learning disability have
problems with motor movements (e.g., balance and coordination), visual-spatial
orientation (e.g., visual recall and spatial-relations) and social skills (e.g.,
social interaction and nonverbal communication such as gestures or facial
expressions).
Children with nonverbal learning deficits usually learn to talk and read early and have excellent rote memory. They may have a highly developed vocabulary and can be very talkative, but their conversation is often used to control, rather than respond to, the interests or needs of the listener. Other problems often include inability to maintain eye contact, take turns in conversations and games, and follow complex rules, as in team sports.
Nonverbal learning disability is sometimes used synonymously with Asperger syndrome, which is a developmental disorder on the autistic spectrum.
Common signs:
The symptoms of Nonverbal Learning Disability vary from person to person. However, some typical characteristics include:
- Talking a lot but actually saying very little
- Difficulty generalizing information and predicting outcomes
- Thinking is concrete; tends to focus on the details
- Inability to interpret nonverbal cues like gestures and facial expressions
- Difficulty relating to peers
- Problems participating in team sports
- Interpreting speech and text literally; doesn't understand jokes or sarcasm
- Becoming easily overwhelmed and withdrawing when faced with pressure to perform
- Weak coordination skills
Other links you will find helpful:
Assessment I found this the most helpful article on NLD.
NLD A must read-diagnosis, impact, treatment, management
NLD a work in progress by Rondalyn Whitney, suggests areas to evaluate, treatments, adaptions, and parenting tips.
Nonverbal dictionary- thorough
Holland story Must see to appreciate
NLDLine If you want to know about NLD, look here! Helpful IEP examples.
NLD on the web Another very informative site. Look here for Sue Thompson articles!
The Explosive Child A new Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated "Chronically Inflexible" Children by Ross W. Greene An easy read. Many practical interventions. I wish I'd read this years ago!
Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive and Energetic by Mary Sheidy Kurcinka helpful stratagies for dealing with difficult behaviors