Nonverbal learning disorder

A nonverbal learning disorder (or nonverbal learning disability), or NVLD, is a neurological problem. People with the disorder have good verbal skills, but they have problems with motor skills, social skills and other areas.[1] A person with NVLD also has problems in non-verbal problem solving, understanding humor and rote learning (remembering something by repeating it).

NVLD is linked with autism spectrum disorders, mostly autism or Asperger's. Most people with either high-functioning autism or Asperger fit this actual type.[2] This condition, though, is also tied to depression and anxiety.

Nonverbal learning disabilities affect one in ten learning disabled children.[3]

While the term NLVD is commonly used to describe learning styles, NVLD is not recognised by the DSM-5 and is not clinically distinct from learning disorders.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Diagnosis & Differential Diagnosis". Advances. Retrieved Jan 14, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Nonverbal Learning Disability". The National Center for Learning Disability. Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved Jan 14, 2014.
  3. ↑ Liza Little, PsyD, RN. "The Misunderstood Child:The Child With a Nonverbal Learning Disorder" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-11-27. Retrieved 2014-01-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ Dupaul, George J.; Gormley, Matthew J.; Laracy, Seth D. (2013). "Comorbidity of LD and ADHD". Journal of Learning Disabilities. 46 (1): 43–51. doi:10.1177/0022219412464351. PMID 23144063. S2CID 206423076.