SYNDROME OF NONVERBAL LEARNING DISABILITIES: NEURODEVELOPMENTAL MANIFESTATIONS

Abstract

The syndrome of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) is characterized by a specific set of neuropsychological assets and deficits. This presentation will review these, and will focus on the syndrome of NLD as a phenotype evident in a wide variety of types of pediatric neurological disease, disorder, and dysfunction. The formal learning (e.g., academic) and informal learning (e.g., psychosocial) consequences of the syndrome will be reviewed. Persons interested in attending this presentation should review the contents of the following website: NLD-BPROURKE.CA.