Citation

Spreen O. Child Neuropsychol. 2011; 17(5): 418-443.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/09297049.2010.546778

PMID

21462003

Abstract

This article presents a critical review of the term and concept of nonverbal learning disability (NLD). After a brief historical introduction, the article focuses on the apparent rarity of NLD; the hypothesis of the frequent co-occurrence of emotional disorder, depression, and suicide in NLD; the white matter hypothesis as an explanation of the origin of NLD; and the question of NLD as part of a variety of other disorders. It is argued that NLD presents a broad hypothesis, but that there is little evidence to support its use in clinical practice.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Nonverbal Communication; Learning Disabilities