Through comprehensive evaluations that include Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD), we’re dedicated to providing clear insights that empower individuals and families. NVLD is a complex condition characterized by challenges with visual-spatial reasoning skills, fine motor skills, attention, executive functioning, and/or social interactions. These struggles can also contribute to academic difficulties, especially in math, reading comprehension, and writing.
Our expert team provides a thorough, one-day evaluation in a welcoming environment, followed by a feedback session. Within a week, you'll receive a detailed report with insights and practical steps to help you better understand and support your child, empowering them to reach their full potential.
A Holistic Evaluation Approach
We believe in seeing the whole picture. Our approach to NVLD evaluations goes beyond standard assessments, encompassing cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. This comprehensive view includes assessment of a range of learning differences and other related conditions, including:
- ADHD
- Dyslexia
- Dysgraphia
- Dyscalculia
- Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)
- Gifted/Twice Exceptional
- Mood, Anxiety & Behavior
Common Symptoms of NVLD
Individuals with NVLD often exhibit a unique profile of strengths and challenges. If you or your child are experiencing several of the following symptoms, an evaluation for NVLD may be beneficial:
- Strong verbal skills and rote memorization abilities
- Challenges with spatial awareness and visual-spatial tasks (e.g., reading maps or graphs, understanding geometry)
- Difficulties with fine and gross motor skills (e.g., handwriting, tying shoelaces, riding a bike)
- Struggles with organization, planning, and multitasking
- Problems interpreting nonverbal communication (e.g., facial expressions, body language) and social cues
- Difficulties with mathematical concepts, especially those involving spatial relationships (e.g., fractions, geometric shapes)
- Challenges in reading comprehension, particularly with inferential or abstract content
- Challenges organizing and writing essays
- Trouble understanding and using nonliteral language (e.g., idioms, sarcasm, humor)
Our comprehensive evaluations are designed to identify these symptoms and clearly understand how NVLD may affect your child’s daily life.