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A pediatric occupational therapist offers a close-up study of Nonverbal Learning Disorder, describing its symptoms and impact on the lives of its young victims, and offers parents of children suffering from NLD valuable advice and information on diagnosing the disorder, finding a therapist, designing a workable treatment program, and more. Original.
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Millions of children suffer from Nonverbal Learning Disorder, a neurological deficit that prevents them from understanding nonverbal cues like tone of voice and facial expression. Though they are exceptionally bright and extremely articulate, these children often have difficulty in social situations-and can become depressed, withdrawn, or anxious. In Bridging the Gap, Rondalyn Varney Whitney-a pediatric occupational therapist and the parent of a child with NLD-offers practical suggestions that will help parents put their child on the path to a happy, fulfilling life.
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