Non Verbal Learning Disorders appear to be on the rise, as well as syndromes like asperger's and autism spectrum disorders, pdd-nos and others.
This lens is about the information I have found useful in assisting a child with a non-verbal learning disorder.
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NVLD on Wikipedia
Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) (also known as NVLD) is a developmental or learning disorder with manifestations in the following domains:
:a) somatosensory and motor functions,
:b) visuospatial and visuoconstructive functions,
:c) arithmetic,
:d) social cognition,
:e) inferential reasoning.
Psychopathologically, externalizing symptoms predominate in the preschool and early school years, often confounding with attention-deficit/hyperactivity and oppositional-defiant disorders. Towards the preadolescent and adolescent years there occurs a gradual shift towards internalizing symptoms related to anxiety and depression. Internalizing symptoms may be best thought of as a consequence of long-term academic and social-interpersonal failure: a reactive disorder. In many people with NLD, social isolation and awkwardness are consequences of long-term social-interpersonal failure. Disorders in the social domain may be best conceptualized as lack of social cognition and, consequently, social abilities. Individuals with NLD have difficulties generalizing from one situation to another and learning from experience. It can be hard for them to interpret the subtleties encountered in social interactions, which may involve, for example, nonverbal gestures and facial cues indicating irony or cynicism.
Building Social Skills
I found a very useful article called the Do's and Don'ts for Fostering Social Competence. It's got suggestions for both parents and teachers.
Another resource (which is also used with children with Autism Spectrum disorders) is Social Stories(tm). These stories are used to help children respond appropriately to new social situations and provides a non-confrontational method for modifying behaviors that might cause a child to be teased or picked on.
NVLD Link List
Relevant information about Non Verbal Learning Disorders
- Your Child | Non-verbal Learning Disability (NLD or NVLD)
- Kids with NLD are very verbal, and may not have academic problems until they get into the upper grades in school.
- About NLD
- There is clearly a great deal of overlap between
Asperger' Disorder (AD) and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities.
by David Dinklage, PhD - LD OnLine :: Nonverbal LD
- LD OnLine is the leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. Parents and teachers of learning disabled children will find authoritative guidance on many learning disabilities here.
- NLDA - Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
- Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA) is a world-wide non-profit corporation dedicated to research, education, and advocacy for nonverbal learning disorders.
- NLDA - Positive Interventions
- Positive Interventions for People with Non-Verbal Learning Disorders
- Franklin Academy
- A boarding school in Connecticut, Franklin Academy specializes in serving students with an auditory learning style preference. Our students typically have a nonverbal learning disorder which is a neurological impairment characterized by some of the following features: poor time management skills, organizational difficulties, dyspraxia, visual-spatial weaknesses, lack of coordination, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and difficulty with abstract conceptual reasoning, social situations and transitions.
- AMS Solutions, LLC
- An interesting neurotherapy that "trains the brain" how to attend more effectively. I don't know much about this yet, but will learn more and post my findings...
Good books about Non-Verbal Learning Disorders
Also related books and resources
Think Social! A Social Thinking Curriculum for School-Age Students for Teaching Social Thinking and Related Skills to students with High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disability, ADHD
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Worksheets! For Teaching Social Thinking and Related Skills: Breaking Down Concepts for Teaching Students with High Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Pdd-nos, Nonverbal Learning Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Adhd
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Star shaped pegs, square holes: Non verbal learning disorders and the growing up years
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Inside Out: What Makes a Person With Social Cognitive Deficits Tick? For persons with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, Nonverbal Learning Disability, ADHD
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Online Forums and Support Groups for Learning Disabilities
Connect with other parents and educators
- LD OnLine :: Forum Index
- Forum - Bulletin Board - by parents and educators of children with learning disabilities.
- nonverbal learning disability@Everything2.com
- The focus of this discussion, however, is not dyslexia but the less common nonverbal learning disability, or NLD. NLD can be quite difficult to detect and ...
- Learning Disability Services
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- Teach More/Love More
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