r/N_L_D

27 archived posts · Mar 2015 – Jan 2022

Nonverbal Learning Disorder

r/N_L_D

Nonverbal learning disorder (NLD) is a developmental disorder. The name of the disorder is somewhat misleading, individuals who suffer from NLD are highly verbal. Nonverbal domains is what NLD individuals have trouble with. When people with NLD are assessed, typically, their performance IQ is significantly lower than their verbal IQ, because of visual-spatial weaknesses. Anyone is welcome to join this subreddit and contribute what they please as long as it follows the rules.

Created Mar 25, 2015 · restricted

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http://www.nldontheweb.org/

Common symptoms of NLD include:

Extreme difficulty with math
Motor difficulties
Misunderstanding facial expressions or nonverbal social queues
Spatial awareness difficulties, ex: poor depth of field perception
Physically or socially awkward
Unorganized
Anxious
Trouble understanding reading

The percentage of those who suffer from NLD is quite low. Anyone who suffers from, knows someone that suffers from, or just wants to be a part of the group, is welcome.

RULES:

No harrassment or treating individuals poorly because they suffer from NLD or any other type of disorder, disability, or illness
No extreme profanity
No nudity
Do not downvote posts or comments because you disagree, downvote based on content
Have fun!

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