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Listed below is a series of full-text articles describing the NLD Syndrome. They are grouped by level of reading difficulty, so whether you're a parent new to the disorder, or a professional seeking more in-depth information, you'll be able to find exactly what you're looking for. Don't forget to click on the navigation buttons on the left for additional information and even more reading material!
Level 1 Articles (Introductory)The following articles, written in everyday language, are a good beginning for the parent of a newly-diagnosed child, a teacher unfamiliar with the disorder, or anyone seeking a basic overview of the NLD Syndrome.
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Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities: An Emerging Profile |
Author - Caryl Frankenberger, EdM
Summary - Describes in very practical terms the classroom impact of NLD's neuropsychological academic, and social-emotional characteristics. This article also includes a number of helpful classroom strategies.
Size - 15K, approx. 6 pages
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The Misunderstood Child: The Child With a Nonverbal Learning Disorder |
Author - Liza Little, PsyD, RN
Summary - Written to increase awareness of NLD within the medical community, this article provides an accurate description of the disorder and its identification/intervention issues which are equally helpful to parents, educators, and other professionals.
Size - 44K, approx. 17 pages
The following articles are a good choice for readers already familiar with the NLD Syndrome, and seeking more in-depth information on the disorder, or on particular aspects.
Author - Sue Thompson, MA, CET
Summary - This important article explores the developmental deficits in NLD - motoric, visual-spatial-organizational, and social. The lengthy section on CAMS (compensations, accommodations, modifications, and strategies), makes this a must read for parents, teachers and other caregivers.
Size - 69K, approx. 27 pages
Nonverbal Learning Disorders Revisited in 1997
Author - Sue Thompson, MA, CET
Summary - An interesting follow-up to the earlier article, above, reflecting recent developments in research and understanding (as well as misunderstanding) of the NLD Syndrome.
Size - 22K, approx. 9 pages
The Syndrome of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: Clinical Description and Applied Aspects
Author - Michael A. Roman, PhD
Summary - Includes a review of NLD research, a clinical description and case study, and a comprehensive explanation of the complex cognitive and neuropsychological aspects of the NLD Syndrome. An excellent article for those who want a complete understanding of the disorder.
Size - 120K, approx. 35 pages
Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD) Author - Wendy Heller, PhD
Summary - This article is particularly noteworthy for its thorough, yet non-technical, discussion of the implications of right hemisphere dysfunction, and inclusion of specific therapeutic strategies for NLD children.
Size - 32K, approx. 14 pages
Stress, Anxiety, Panic and Phobias: Secondary to NLD Author - Sue Thompson, MA, CET
Summary - A common thread that runs through available material on the topic of NLD is the anxiety component that generally accompanies the disorder. In this article, the author explains how to spot when stress becomes a more serious problem, outlines what to look for, and suggests ways to control and manage anxiety and panic attacks.
Size - 33K, approx. 18 pages
Author - David Dinklage, PhD
Summary - The overlap between NLD and Asperger's Syndrome, in terms of both neuropsychological profile and observable behavior, has been widely debated. In this article, a neuropsychologist discusses how they are diagnosed, the impact of ranges of severity, and other complexities of their interrelationship.
Size - 34K, approx. 11 pages
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