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Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NLD or NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)): Your Child: University of Michigan Health System
Nonverbal learning disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NLD or NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)): Your Child: University of Michigan Health System
Nonverbal learning disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A nonverbal learning disorder or nonverbal learning disability (NLD or NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)) is a condition characterized by a significant discrepancy between higher verbal and lower motor, visuo-spatial, and social skills on an IQ test. Some proponents of the category believe that this discrepancy is attributable to dysfunction in the right cerebral hemisphere. NLD involves deficits in perception, coordination, socialisation, non-verbal problem-solving and understanding of humour, along with well-developed rote memory. As most people with Asperger syndrome (AS) fit the criteria for NLD, a diagnosis of AS is often preferred. In this instance, some researchers assert that an AS diagnosis is more clinically useful than an NLD diagnosis, and argue that NLD would be an example of excessive diagnostic splitting. However, NLD can also occur with other disorders. As with Asperger syndrome, NLD exists on a spectrum, and those affected can experience it in a range of ways. Those with an NLD diagnosis can experience some or all of the symptoms, and to varying degrees. Ongoing debate surrounds the relationship between Asperger syndrome and NLD, as research on the condition is ongoing and procedures can differ from AS research.
What is non-verbal learning disability (NLD or NonVerbal Learning Disorder (NVLD))?
Kids with NLD are very verbal, and may not have academic problems until they get into the upper grades in school. Often their biggest problem is with social skills.
NLD is very like Asperger Syndrome. It may be that the diagnoses of Asperger syndrome (AS) and NLD simply provide different perspectives on a heterogeneous, yet overlapping, group of individuals sharing at least some common aspects [1]. AS and NLD are generally thought to describe pretty much the same kind of disorder, but to differ in severitywith AS describing more severe symptoms.
What are the signs of NLD?
- For further discussion of Asperger syndrome vs. nonverbal learning disability, read the article Aspergers Disorder and Non Verbal Learning Disabilities: How are These Two Disorders Related to Each Other?
- Great vocabulary and verbal expression
- Excellent memory skills
- Attention to detail, but misses the big picture
- Trouble understanding reading
- Difficulty with math, especially word problems
- Poor abstract reasoning
- Physically awkward; poor coordination
- Messy and laborious handwriting
- Concrete thinking; taking things very literally
- Trouble with nonverbal communication, like body language, facial expression and tone of voice
- Poor social skills; difficulty making and keeping friends
- Fear of new situations
- Trouble adjusting to changes
- May be very naïve and lack common sense
- Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem
- May withdraw, becoming agoraphobic (abnormal fear of open spaces)