Nonverbal learning disability child

The signs and symptoms of a nonverbal learning disorder are difficult to pinpoint, as many deficits potentially fall under this umbrella term, and most children will not exhibit all of them; in other words, it can look very different in one child than it does in another. The condition is not defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Volume 5 (DSM-V), although some advocates believe it should be. Typically, though, in spite of a large vocabulary and strong language, memory, and verbal skills, a child with NVLD will have difficulty with reading comprehension and more advanced math problems that require spatial visualization or pattern recognition. They may have a poor sense of direction and struggle to manage money. Deficits in fine and gross motor skills can lead to trouble with handwriting, using scissors and other tools, riding a bicycle, or participating in sports; other children may see them as clumsy.

Socially, some children with NVLD have trouble re