Non-verbal Learning Disorder
Learners with this disorder usually suffer in silence
What is Non-verbal Learning Disorder?
Researchers have defined it in this way:
"Nonverbal Learning Disorder Syndrome (NVLD) is a specific type of learning disability that affects children's academic progress as well as their social and emotional development."
Non-verbal Learning Disorder is an interesting disorder because it develops throughout one's life.
Some characteristics that NLD On the Web have provided (http://www.nldontheweb.org/home.html) of the disorder are:
"Nonverbal Learning Disorder Syndrome (NVLD) is a specific type of learning disability that affects children's academic progress as well as their social and emotional development."
Non-verbal Learning Disorder is an interesting disorder because it develops throughout one's life.
Some characteristics that NLD On the Web have provided (http://www.nldontheweb.org/home.html) of the disorder are:
Academic Performance
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Social Interaction
Physical
Anxiety
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- Process at a very concrete level and interpret information quite literally.
- Significant weakness with processing nonverbal communication such as body language, facial expressions, or tone of voice.
- Unable to intuit what is not specifically stated.
- May present as uncooperative.
- Tremendous difficulty with fluid or difficult social interactions.
- Lack "street smarts" - can be incredibly naive.
Physical
- Appear to lack coordination - do better in individual rather than team sports.
- Impaired fine motor skills - handwriting may be poor and/or laborious.
- Significant problems with spatial perception are common.
- Difficulty learning to ride a bicycle, catch and/or kick a ball, hop and/or skip.
Anxiety
- Anxiety and/or depression may be quite severe, especially during adolescence.
- Individuals tend to be withdrawn by middle school, and may actually become agoraphobic.
- Cannot readily adapt to new situations, or changes to routine.
- Self-esteem problems are common. Increased incidence of suicide within the NLD population.
Learn more about:
- Diagnosis: essential for determining where the breakdowns are occurring
- Interventions: learning disorders CAN be overcome!