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Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood: Recognizing and Coping with NVLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder) from Childhood Through Adulthood
| Title | Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood: Recognizing and Coping with NVLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder) from Childhood Through Adulthood |
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| Date | 2024-10-06 19:08:02 |
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Desciption
Do you find it hard to communicate? …You could have NVLD!Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD or NVLD) is a learning disability characterized by poor visual, spatial, and organizational skills. As well as incredible difficulty processing nonverbal cues. The name “Non-Verbal Learning Disorder” suggests that those affected have trouble speaking. However, this is not the case with NVLDers usually having above-average intelligence and firm mastery of complex vocabulary and language.But the vast majority of human communication is non-verbal — body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. Those with NVLD have trouble interpreting this non-verbal language and must rely on words alone to understand what others mean, which can lead to difficulties.Linda Karanzalis shares her own experience as a child, teen, and adult battling undiagnosed NVLD. This book is a frank account of her struggles with academics, jobs, and relationships that sheds light on and will ring true for everyone affected by NVLD. This inspirational book will guide you on recognizing and coping with NVLD and how it differs from its common misdiagnosed disability; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Grab Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood today and equip yourself with this new knowledge and apply your understanding to your life to achieve the potential you were always meant to.Linda not only empowers others to achieve their goals but also serves as a role model offering understanding, hope, and inspiration to NVLDers of all ages Read more
Review
Editorial Reviews Review "Vivid, compelling, poignant, full of heart and fresh understanding. Replace suffering, misunderstanding, and frustration with triumph, clarity, and sweet success for the millions of people who have NVLD.—Edward Hallowell, MD, child and adult psychiatrist, world-renowned expert on ADHD, and author of the New York Times bestseller Driven to Distraction "A must-read! Having worked with children and adults with NVLD for more than 40 years, I know that this book provides a compassionate view into their challenges while providing everyday doable 'work- arounds; and I will be personally recommending it to those with whom I work."—Dean J. M. Mooney, Psychologist, author of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities; A Guide to School SuccessProvides information that will help you understand yourself or child. Karanzalis uses her uses her own personal experience, as well as numerous case examples from her professional practice, to identify and clarify the best strategies for success. It is a great contribution to the field.—Dr. Jessica Broitman, member of the Columbia Universityconsortium working for the inclusion of NVLD in the DSMKaranzalis is obviously an expert on the subject, but more than that, she is a role model who guides readers through this very difficult terrain. Supplies much-needed clarity to aid in both diagnosis and guidance. Highly recommend for adults with NVLD, parents, and professionals.—Sari Solden, MS, psychotherapist, author of Women with ADHDThis is a timely and terrific book! Karanzalis is an expert and a leader in support of both children and adults with nonverbal learning disorder. The stories will resonate for many and the strategies given are golden.—Robin E. McEvoy, Ph.D, coauthor of Child Decoded; Unlocking Complex Issuesin Your Child's Learning, Behavior, or AttentionLinda Karanzalis is an ideal guide to the often neglected and poorly understood world of what is currently termed Non-Verbal Learning Disability (NVLD). She offers understanding, insight, and hope for those with this diagnosis and their families.—Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele, Psychiatrist; Director of the Division of Child &Adolescent Psychiatry, Columbia University About the Author Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS, a former special educator and a board-certified cognitive specialist. In 1997, she founded ADDvantages Learning Center, one of the first in the U.S. to meet the needs of the neurodivergent population. Linda is an ambassador for the NVLD Project, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with NVLD.
