Although it has yet to be recognized by the American Psychiatric
Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), nonverbal
learning disabilities (NVLD) in children are a growing concern. NVLD are
receiving increased attention from researchers as well as from
clinicians encountering these conditions in their young clients. At the
same time, reliable information on effective interventions for NVLD has
lagged behind this interest.
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities in Children: Bridging the Gap Between
Science and Practice offers a well-rounded understanding of NVLD,
placing it within the context of other developmental disorders, most
notably high-functioning autism and Asperger's syndrome. The most
current genetic, environmental, and neurobiological theories of and
research into the causes of NVLD (e.g., the "white matter model"),
in-depth diagnostic methods, and quality interventions are examined.
Using an evidence-based approach, this groundbreaking volume:
- Conceptualizes NVLD as a disorder with subtypes.
- Differentiates between diagnostic criteria for NVLD and Asperger's
Syndrome.
- Analyzes the co-occurrence of NVLD with other developmental
disabilities and psychological disorders.
- Provides a comprehensive psychoeducational assessment model.
- Describes efficacious treatments and supports their empirical
validation.
- Offers guidelines for sustaining treatment gains through effective
collaboration of school personnel and family members.
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities in Children is a must-have reference
for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students in school and
clinical child psychology, education, speech-language therapy, and other
disciplines and professions involved in identifying and treating
children with NVLD.
