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The misunderstood child: the child with a nonverbal learning disorder
1Department of Nursing, University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA. llittle@christa.unh.edu
Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses : JSPN
|September 3, 1999
Abstract
Issues And Purpose:
To introduce nurses to the characteristics of nonverbal learning disorders (NLD) and their psychosocial trajectory in children. Despite the prevalence of learning disorders in children, few nursing professionals are familiar with NLD and their manifestations.
Conclusions:
The child with NLD faces unique challenges in the social, academic, visual-spatial, motoric, and emotional spheres.
Practice Implications:
Nurses can play a vital role in the identification, education, and provision of resources for these children.