Understanding nonverbal learning disabilities : a common-sense guide for parents and professionals

Mamen, Maggie 1946- (Author).

Summary: This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) outlining some subtypes within this disability. The book features suggestions for developing wrtten and verbal communication, understanding social skills, managing behaviour, self-regulation and improving organizational skills, and also covers relevant teaching methods for the classroom. Suitable for both families and professionals working with children and adults with NLDs.

Record details

ISBN: 9781843105930 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
176 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Edition: 1st American pbk. ed.
Publisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, c2007.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-168) and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. Introduction to learning disabilities -- 2. What the eye doesn't see...recognizing NLD -- 3. Assessment and diagnosis of NLD -- 4. Pattern recognition and NLD --5. Introduction to subtypes -- 6. Perceptual NLD -- 7. Social NLD -- 8. Written expressive NLD -- 9. Attentional NLD -- 10. General approaches to managing NLD -- 11. Strategies for organizational skills -- 12. Strategies for communication skills and social language -- 13. Strategies for processing social cues -- 14. Strategies for written expression -- 15. Strategies for mathematics -- 16. Strategies for self-regulation -- 17. Strategies for behavior management -- 18. A final few words.