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Nonverbal Learning Disabilities: An Overview

Richard R. Matte, MS, is an instructor at Landmark College and a doctoral student in educational psychology at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Current interests include learning differences in postsecondary settings. Address: Richard R. Matte or Jon A. Bolaski, Landmark College, River Road, Putney, VT 05346.

Jon A. Bolaski, EdD

Jon A. Bolaski, EdD, is director of counseling services at Landmark College, Putney, Vermont. His current interests include learning disabilities, ADHD, and developmental issues associated with self-esteem. Landmark College, a private coeducational institution, addresses the educational needs of students with dyslexia, attention-deficit disorders, and other specific learning disabilities.

Developmental right-hemisphere brain syndrome or nonverbal learning disabilities (NLD) is receiving increased attention due to the growing awareness of the prevalence of its symptoms. Features of NLD are reviewed in terms of personal, social, and academic manifestations. Specifically, this article examines the neuropsychological and learning components associated with this syndrome and outlines effective academic and social interventions.

Intervention in School and Clinic, Vol. 34, No. 1, 39-42 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/105345129803400105


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