NVLD and ADHD have some traits in common, but they are not the same. While both NVLD and ADHD cause problems with attention and organization, the reasons for these problems are different. Because of that, treatments that often work for ADHD are unlikely to help with NVLD. What is NVLD? NVLD, or nonverbal learning disorder,…
What is a Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD or NLD)? People with NVLD have a gap between their verbal abilities and their nonverbal skills. People with NVLD are usually able to read and speak well, and they understand verbal instructions. However, they struggle with nonverbal tasks like abstract thinking, reading facial expressions, making inferences, and reading…
The cause of NVLD isn’t fully understood. It seems to be related to problems in the right side of the brain, which processes sensory input like sight, hearing, and touch. This side of the brain helps you adapt to new and novel situations. Some scientists also think NVLD is related to problems in the frontal…
NVLD has many symptoms in common with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but it is not the same. Though both groups struggle with social skills, the reasons for it appear to be different. According to a recent study, the brains of people with NVLD work differently from the brains of people with ASD. How NVLD and…