Episode 206 | Nonverbal Learning Disorder

Psych Talk

Sep 23, 2024•37 min

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Episode description

In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD). NVLD has made headlines recently after Gus Walz, son of Democratic VP Nominee Tim Walz, showed a lot of emotional expression and pride for his father at the DNC and it came out that Gus struggles with multiple disabilities, including NVLD. In this episode I discuss what NVLD is, the main areas of deficit of individuals with NVLD, as well as their strengths. I discuss how NVLD may present, common comorbidities, and spend time discussing the similarities and differences between NVLD and Autism. I end the episode by discussing how individuals with NVLD can be supported in school and work settings, as well as therapeutic interventions that are beneficial.

Resources:

https://nvld.org/

Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) Explained (childmind.org)

Estimated Prevalence of Nonverbal Learning Disability Among North American Children and Adolescents

Classroom Accommodations for NVLD

Winston Prep

Books:

Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood

Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger’s Disorder

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