I was recently diagnosed with a non-verbal learning disorder, still not quite sure what it is, what to think of it. Anyone else have this, or heard of it?
What difficulties were you having that lead you to seek advise/diagnosis, or was it just some random counsler's opinion?
I think I'd fit into at least the social aspect of it What is NLD?Ê Nonverbal learning disorders (NLD) is a neurological syndrome consisting of specific assets and deficits. Ê The assets include early speech and vocabulary development, remarkable rote memory skills, attention to detail, early reading skills development and excellent spelling skills.Ê In addition, these individuals have the verbal ability to express themselves eloquently.Ê Moreover, persons with NLD have strong auditory retention.Ê Four major categories of deficits and dysfunction also present themselves: ¥motoric (lack of coordination, severe balance problems, and difficulties withÊ graphomotor skills). ¥visual-spatial-organizational (lack of image, poor visual recall, faulty spatialÊ perceptions, difficulties with executive functioning* and problems with spatial relations). ¥social (lack of ability to comprehend nonverbal communication, difficulties adjusting to transitions and novel situations, and deficits in social judgment and social interaction). ¥sensory (sensitivity in any of the sensory modes: visual, auditory, tactile, taste or olfactory)Ê *definition of executive functioning:Ê Neuropsychological functions including, but perhaps not limited to, decision making, planning, initiative, assigning priority, sequencing, motor control, emotional regulation, inhibition, problem solving, planning, impulse control, establishing goals, monitoring results of action, self-correcting.
