Nonverbal Learning Disabilities A Clinical Perspective [Paperback]

A nonverbal learning disability (NLD) is a developmental disorder that impairs a person's capacity to perceive, express, and understand nonverbal (nonlinguistic) signs. The dysfunctions affect behaviors, social interactions, perceptions and feelings regarding oneself and others, and emerging personality patterns. NLD constrains an individual's capacity to function in a wide variety of domains, including the academic, social, emotional, and vocational. Parents and clinicians often have difficulty understanding and helping children and adolescents who are simultaneously cherished and whose functioning is hampered by the condition.[A] major contribution to the understanding of not only children withnonverbal learning disabilities, but also those with ADHD or Aspergersdisorder and other children who lack social skills. The author has madethe effort to integrate neuroscience and behavioral science. Theresults show all professionals and parents how to help these childrenwith special needs.The effects of nonverbal learning disabilities on a child's social and emotional development.