Forest Books: Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

The many faces of nonverbal learning disability (NLD) are often confusing for the families who live with them, and for professionals such as teachers who are required to understand and manage them. This guide provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to NLD and its subtypes, enabling the readers to select the most relevant strategies for addressing and managing a range of issues. It features key suggestions for developing written and verbal communication, understanding social clues, managing behaviour, self-regulation and improving organizational skills and also covers relevant teaching methods for the classroom.

This practical and accessible book is essential reading for both families and professionals working with children and adults with NLDs.

Paperback 176 pages 2007