Helping Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities to Flourish

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This book provides a one-stop comprehensive overview of the characteristics of and suitable interventions for nonverbal learning disabilities (NLD), specifically written for parent s and professionals. Emphasising the critical importance of early intervention, the author outlines the typical development profile of children with NLD, explains how to develop remediation protocols, and provides information for parents that will help them make individually appropriate decisions about the interventions and approaches suitable for their child. She also proposes conducive school environments and curricula that help support students with NLD. The theoretical and practical information provided is enhanced by examples from the experiences of the author's own daughter, Sara, who has NLD. A comprehensive appendix offers a range of interventions.Taking a positive, affirmative approach to NLD, its challenges and the opportunities for successful intervention, this book is essential reading for parents and professionals working with children with NLD, and points the way to further research into successful interventions. Show more