25 Mar, 2009
Posted by teacherjulie @ 10:48 am
Nonverbal learning disability is one of the types of learning disability that is lesser known, not unlike the other categories such as dyslexia and disgraphia or even dyscalculia
What are the common characteristics of a person with Nonverbal Learning Disorder?
- performance IQ significantly lower than verbal IQ
- early speech and vocabulary development
- remarkable rote memory skills
- attention to detail
- early reading skills development, excellent spelling skills
- expresses himself eloquently
- lack of coordination
- severe balance problem
- difficulties with fine motor skills
- lack of image, poor visual recall
- faulty spatial perceptions
- difficulties with spatial relations
- lack of ability to comprehend nonverbal communication
- difficulties adjusting to transitions and new situations
- significant deficits in social judgment and interaction
These characteristics were from the book “The Source for Nonverbal Learning Disorders” formerly titled Shouldn’t Have to Tell You by Sue Thompson from LinguiSystems, Inc
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