... about Related Disorders

 

 

Asperger Syndrome:  A Guide for Parents and Professionals
	Tony Attwood 1998, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd. ISBN 1-85302-577-1
	An excellent book on Asperger Syndrome that would also be very interesting to the NLD population. As you read the book, at times you will forget that you are reading about Asperger Syndrome since much of what the author covers relates incredibly well to NLD. This is an easy, quick read, and you'll enjoy the author’s wonderful sense of humor and compassion.

 

 

Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal
	Liane Holliday Willey 2001, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd. ISBN 1-85302-873-8
	This is a wonderfully inspiring story, and all the more powerful because it is true. The author provides tremendous insight into what AS adult life might be like for our children, and how to prepare them for independence and intimacy. AS and NLD are very similar disorders, and the parents of NLD children will see much that is familiar in this author’s story. A great resource.

 

 

Attention Deficit Disorder and Learning Disabilities:  Realities, Myths and Controversial Treatments
	Barbara D. Ingersoll & Sam Goldstein 1993, Doubleday, NY ISBN 0-38546-931-4
	This is a readable and informative overview of ADD and learning disabilities, with a section on NLD (referred to as "visual-motor learning disability"). This book is treatment-oriented, including alternative therapies which the authors largely disapprove of.

 

 

Day-To-Day Dyslexia In The Classroom
	Joy Pollock & Elisabeth Waller 1997, Routledge ISBN 0-415-11132-3
	This book covers a variety of topics as they relate to reading, such as learning styles, speech and language processing, ADD, and dyspraxia, as well as sequencing and orientation difficulties.  There is an excellent chapter on the language of math, as well as chapters on study skills, and classroom management.

 

 

Developmental Dyspraxia:  A Practical Manual for Parents and Professionals
	Madeleine Portwood 1996, Durham County Council ISBN 1-897585-21-7
	Developmental Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder bearing a striking resemblance to characteristics of NLD. There is a very interesting and easy-to-understand chapter on the development and function of the brain, as well as suggested intervention strategies for the early years as well as for the older student.

 

 

Eating an Artichoke: A Mother's Perspective on Asperger Syndrome
	Echo R. Fling 2000, Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN 1-85302-711-1
	This is a mother's story about her young son Jimmy, diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Parents of NLD children will relate to many of Jimmy's difficulties, such as his inability to make friends or cope with change. A unique insight into the often painful, but always rewarding, parenting of such a child. You will find the author's Afterword, The Politics of it All, particularly interesting as it addresses the NLD/AS connection.

 

 

Helping Children with Dyspraxia
	Maureen Boon 2000, Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN 1-85302-881-9
	Characteristics of dyspraxia are very similar to those of NLD, including difficulties in movement, language, perception, and cognition. Caregivers of young children with either diagnosis will appreciate the easy-to-understand explanation of this disorder, its identification and diagnosis, and the many helpful recommendations for parents and teachers.

 

 

A Neurodevelopmental Approach to Specific Learning Disorders
	Kingsley Whitmore & Guy Willems, (Eds.) 1999, Cambridge University Press ISBN 1-898683-11-5
	This volume considers neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, clumsiness, and other learning difficulties that are found within a school population with an IQ over 70. The editors present specific ideas about the causes of these disorders along with practical information regarding prevention and clinical management.

 

 

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School: Educating Students with NLD, Asperger Syndrome, and Related Conditions
	Pamela B. Tanguay 2002, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd. ISBN 1-85302-941-6
	Foreword by Sue Thompson, MA, CET. In this companion book to Nonverbal Learning Disabilities At Home, the author addresses issues related to the academic education of the child. Topics such as school placement, program modifications, and social/emotional issues are covered. However, the bulk of the book outlines specific teaching strategies, from how to deal with essay questions, to tips on helping the student master long division, and ideas for improving reading comprehension. Concepts such as frontloading, and a cooperative learning environment are defined, as well as how they benefit the student with NLD.

 

 

The OASIS Guide to Asperger Syndrome
	Patricia Romanowski-Bashi & Barbara L. Kirby 2001, Crown Publishers ISBN 0-60960-811-8
	An excellent handbook for parents and professionals alike. The authors share their joys and frustrations of raising children with AS, and the experience of dozens of other parents facing the same challenges. Contents include diagnosis, interventions, therapies, medications, and AS in the schools. Romanowski-Bashi and Kirby also discuss the social, emotional, and intellectual aspects of the transition from childhood to adulthood in an individual with AS.

 

 

The Out-Of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping With Sensory Integration Dysfunction
	Carol Stock Kranowitz 1998, Perigee ISBN 0-39952-386-3
	The author has written an excellent handbook about individuals who suffer from sensory integration dysfunction.  She does an excellent job of explaining what the disorder is, and how it may affect a child’s various senses (tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive, etc).  In addition there is a wealth of information on how to help children with sensory integration problems.

 

 

Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help
	Mitzi Waltz 1999, O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., CA ISBN 1-56592-530-0
	The author presents an incredibly well-written manual, covering all of the issues associated with PDD-NOS. She first outlines the medical facts about the disorder, including a brief but very effective explanation of neurology, and moves on to getting a diagnosis.

 

 

Pretending to be Normal
	Liane Holliday Willey 1999, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd. ISBN 1-85302-749-9
	This is an autobiographical accounting by an adult with Asperger Syndrome. She holds a doctorate degree in education, is a writer and researcher specializing in the fields of psycholinguistics and learning style differences, wife, and mother of three daughters, one who also has AS. Although written about AS, in many situations you will find the similarity to NLD remarkable. A beautifully written and poignant book that both parents and teachers will enjoy.

 

 

Right Hemisphere Communication Disorders:  Theory and Management
	Connie A. Tompkins 1994, Singular Publishing Group, CA ISBN 0-56593-176-9
	Drawing on cognitive psychology, psycholinguistics, neuropsychology, and speech-language pathology, Tompkins explains the current status of knowledge about right hemisphere communication disorders and the processes presumed to underlie them; explains how to generate hypotheses about evaluation and management based on theory, data, logic, and patients' communicative needs; and charges clinicians to become critical evaluators of the literature and their own treatment plans and procedures.

 

 

Shadow Syndromes
	John J. Ratey, MD, & Catherine Johnson, PhD 1997, Pantheon Books Div., Random House, Inc., NY ISBN 0-679-43968-4
	The authors have written a truly fascinating book about how brain chemicals and structure affect moods, personality, and other characteristics. The theme of the book are the "shadow" conditions of well known disorders such as AD/HD and autism.

 

 

Students With Learning Disabilities
	Cecil D. Mercer 1997, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Simon & Schuster/A Viacom Company ISBN 0-13-477176-1
	This textbook was written for application at the university level to teach an introductory class on learning disabilities. It provides extremely comprehensive coverage of the field of learning disabilities. Parents will benefit by reading it in order to gain an insight into how teachers are educated about various learning disabilities and are trained in classroom strategies.

 

 

Syndrome of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities:  Neurodevelopmental Manifestations
	Byron P. Rourke, (Ed.) 1995, The Guilford Press ISBN 0-89862-155-0
	A collection of 18 contributions which explore the ramifications of NLD in the neuropsychology of learning disabilities and in pediatric neurological disease, disorder, and dysfunction. Some of the diseases and disorders discussed include Callosal Agenesis, Asperger Syndrome, Velocardiofacial Syndrome, Sotos Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and traumatic brain injury.

 

 

Worry: Hope and Help for a Common Condition
	Edward M. Hallowell, MD 1998, Ballantine Books ISBN 0-34542-458-1
	The ever readable Hallowell has selected the topic of worry to address in this book.  He discusses all types of worry, their underlying causes, and coping strategies.  He covers issues such as worry in relationships, the connection between worry and conditions such as depression, social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and the worried child.  Dr. Hallowell explains how to evaluate, control, and manage worry, both with and without medication.

 

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 Links to online bookstores in the US: 

MAPLE LEAF CENTER

 [Note: Maple Leaf Center is a site specializing in the sale of books on NLD and related disorders - which can be hard to find in regular or online bookstores]

 

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