asperger’s syndrome

THERAPEUTIC THURSDAY: U Ain’t know? What is a Nonverbal learning disability?

What is nonverbal learning disability (NLD)? Nonverbal learning disability (NLD) is believed by some to be a neuropsychological disability. Although it has been studied for the past 30 years (by Byron Rourke, Ph.D. and others), it has not yet been included as a diagnostic category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th…

Part 1: Pervasive Development Disorders (PPDs) – What’s That?

The term “pervasive development disorders,” also called PDDs, refers to a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, most notably the ability to socialize with others, to communicate, and to use imagination. Children with these conditions often are confused in their thinking and generally have problems understanding the world…