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Nonverbal Learning Disorders / Disabilities
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Who to Contact

Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
507 Hopmeadow St.
Simsbury, CT. 06070
(860) 658-5522
(860) 658-6688 fax
E-mail: NLDA@nlda.org
Web: http://www.nlda.org/

The Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA) is an international non-profit corporation committed to facilitating education, research and advocacy for children and adults who manifest disabilities associated with the syndrome of nonverbal learning disorders.

The NLDA volunteer workforce includes individuals with learning disabilities, their families and associates, and those who provide professional care and intervention. We strive to enhance the lives of all individuals with NLD by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research, and protecting the rights of learning disabled individuals. The NLDA seeks to accomplish this through awareness, advocacy, empowerment, education, and service.

The NLDA is dedicated to a world in which all individuals with NLD can thrive and participate fully in society; a world in which the assets of the syndrome are as recognizable as the deficits, and a world in which NLD is understood and addressed with care and compassion.

Where to Go to Chat with Others

NLD-Kids
Most people automatically assume that Nonverbal Learning Disorder means "does not talk". Those of us with children who have been diagnosed with NLD know better. Children with NLD do not "see" nonverbal cues (like facial expressions, etc). NLD impacts a child's life in so many ways - socially, educationally and physically.
NLD-In-Common
This group addresses issues associated with learning disabilities affecting visual-spatial processing/organizational skills, information processing speed, socialization/pragmatic language, and motor coordination. The group is open to family members of individuals (any age) with NLD along with teens (age 13+) and adults who have NLD.
Gifted-NLD-AS
Gifted-NLD-AS is an email-based list for parents and educators of children who have been diagnosed with a Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) and/or Aspergers Syndrome and are also high-ability-learners (Gifted). Children with high IQs coupled with NLD/AS are a very different and somewhat rare group of kids. The idea of this list is to foster a free exchange of ideas and information among parents and teachers.

Learn More About It

Nonverbal Learning Disorders
From the Learning Disabilities Association of California's (LDA-CA's) quarterly newsletter, The GRAM, by Sue Thompson, M.A.
What is NLD?
Nonverbal Learning Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions
Developing an Educational Plan for the Student with NLD
From LD Online, by Sue Thompson, M.A.
Peaceful Coexistence: Autism, Asperger's, Hyperlexia
From the newsletter of the American Hyperlexia Association this article discusses different language learning disorders including nonverbal learning disorders.
Stress, Anxiety, Panic, and Phobias: Secondary to NLD
From the Learning Disabilities Association of California's (LDA-CA's) quarterly newsletter, The GRAM, by Sue Thompson, M.A.
Types of Learning Disabilities: Introduction to How Problems May Manifest for the Student
From Gerry Lewin's homepage
Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD)
From Wendy Heller at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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