Nonverbal Learning Disorder: Understanding and Coping with NLD and Asperger's--What Parents and Teachers Needto Know

Whitney, Rondalyn Varney

ISBN 10: 0399534679 / ISBN 13: 9780399534676

Published by Tarcher, 2008

About this Item

All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nonverbal Learning Disorder: Understanding and Coping with NLD and Asperger's--What Parents and Teachers Needto Know
• Publisher: Tarcher
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0399534679
• ISBN 13: 9780399534676
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

A special-needs guide that ?comes to the rescue?( Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child) of those who struggle with an increasingly common condition.

Millions of children suffer from Nonverbal Learning Disorder, a neurological deficit that prevents them from understanding nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expressions. Though they can be exceptionally bright and articulate, these children often have difficulty in social situations, and can become depressed, withdrawn, or anxious.

In this revised edition, Rondalyn Varney Whitney--a pediatric occupational therapist and the parent of a child with NLD--offers practical solutions, the latest information, and all-new activities that will help parents put their child on the path to a happy, fulfilling life.

Topics include:

--Getting a diagnosis

--Developing a treatment plan

--Helping your child make friends

--Dealing with setbacks

About the Author

Rondalyn Varney Whitney, MOT, OTR, is a regular speaker at the annual NLDA symposium and a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops for parents, teachers, and therapists.