Nonverbal Learning Disorder By Vesna Sok Fresno Pacific

Nonverbal Learning Disorder By: Vesna Sok Fresno Pacific University

Overview • What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)? • NVLD in relationships, community, and school. • NVLD in mainstream media • Teaching strategies for NVLD • Westerner and Easterner Perspectives

What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)? • Neurological dysfunction – in way in which the brain process nonverbal information • A constellation of cognitive weakness in: Ø Visual / Spatial Skills Ø Mathematics • Varying evidence for weakness in: Ø Motor skills Ø Social cognition Ø Emotional functioning Ø Attention / Executive functioning This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

NVLD Characteristics v Understanding Social Cues / Body languages v Changes in routines, transitions v Spatial relationships v Empathy, Social Judgement v Peer relationships v Eye contact v Shared Enjoyment / interest in other v Social reciprocity v Anxiety / depression v Motor skill delay (The National Center for Learning Disabilities, 2013) This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

Nonverbal LD – Relationships, Community, & School: Social Challenge 1. Does not understand humor 2. People’s tone of voice 3. Body language 4. Facial expressions This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA (Patino, 2014)

Mainstream Media NVLD and Asperger shares similar characteristic A story about two strangers, One a little stranger than the other… ADAM, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth. https: //youtu. be/92 U 6 On. VZG 3 U Fox Searchlight Pictures (Max Mayer, 2009)

Teaching Strategies Classroom Accommodations Ø Classroom Environment Ø Teaching Techniques Ø Materials Ø Classwork and Tests Ø Behavior This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA (Patino, 2014)

Westerner and Easterner LD Perspectives U. S. A: Misconception • • • India: unacceptance of disabled people in Indian society. NVLD is not quite known yet and easily confuse with Asperger’s syndrome. China: Traditional beliefs about disability. Those who are not Pakistan: Faces many educated about NVLD hardship. will see it as abnormal behaviors. Buddhism religion: Karma (Chan et al, 2015) Twice-exceptional (Khan, 2014) (Sakar, 2016) (Wang& Mc. Cart, 2007)

References Chan, R. K. , Brown, A. D. , Kotbungkair, W. (2015). A comparison of self-acceptance of disability between Thai Buddhists and America Christians. Journal of Rehabilitation, 81 (1), 52 -62 Hutaff-Lee, C. (2017). Nonverbal learning disability in children. [Video File]. Denver, Colorado: Turner Syndrome Society- U. S. Retrieved from: https: //youtu. be/x. F 4 Gk. HLi. HJQ Kelly, K. (n. d. ). Listen at glance: Classroom accommodations for nonverbal learning disabilities. Retrieved from: https: //www. understood. org/en/school- learning/partnering-with-childsschool/instructional-strategies/at-a-glance-classroom-accommodations-fornonverbal-learning-disabilities Khan, K. W. A. (2014). Disability: Situation in Pakistan. Retrieved from: http: //itacec. org/document/gaw 2014/2. %20 Disability%20 Pages%202. pdf Patino, E. (2014). 4 Ways nonverbal learning disabilities can affect your child’s social life. Retrieved from: https: //www. understood. org/en/learning-attentionissues/child-learning-disabilities/nonverbal-learning-disabilities/4 -ways-nonverballearning-disabilities-can-affect-your-childs-social-life

References Pictures from Online Bing Image Sarkar, M. (2013). Disability in India: The struggles of infrastructure, prejudice and karma. Retrieved from: http: //www. cnn. com/2013/12/27/world/asia/india-disabilitychallenges/index. html The National Center for Learning Disabilities (2013). Asperger’s syndrome vs nonverbal LD: The same or different? [Video File] Retrieved from: https: //youtu. be/JWh 3. rscq. E Wang, M. , Mc. Cart, A. , & Turnbull, A. P. (2007). Implementing positive behavior supports with Chinese American families: Enhancing cultural competence. Journal of P ositive Behavior Interventions, 9(1), 38 -51. Retrieved from http: //search. proquest. com. fresno. idm. oclc. org/docview/218786233 acountid=3793 6