Post by Edumom on Nov 13, 2003 15:42:13 GMT -5
This section lists books on Non-Verbal Learning Disorders:
- Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide by Kathryn Stewart
This compassionate guide will help you acquire the essential skills you need to help your child cope with the often debilitating symptoms of NLD or Asperger's Syndrome and lead a full and satisfying life.
Kathryn Stewart, the founder of the first college preparatory high school for kids with NLD or Asperger's Syndrome, shares the fruits of her experience from her work with these children. She offers strategies to help you assess your child's disorder, understand its symptoms, discover techniques you can use at home, and access all the resources available at school and in the community
- Bridging the Gap: Raising a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder by Rondalyn Varney Whitney
Author Rondalyn Varney Whitney, a pediatric occupational therapist, is the mother of Zac, a child who suffers from nonverbal learning disorder, or NLD. By definition, NLD is a neurological defect in children who are unable to recognize the nonverbal clues that make up 50 percent of communication. In Bridging the Gap, Whitney seamlessly weaves practical professional advice throughout the account of her passionate involvement with her son. She writes, "I believe that NLD, now thought to be as prevalent as dyslexia, is a difference and not a flaw." She also warns parents and teachers that kids with NLD are likely to be misdiagnosed as lazy or defiant, so she urges readers to consider both the strengths (high intelligence and advanced verbal skills and memory) and weaknesses (low visual, spatial, and motor skills and deficits in social communication) of these kids.
Whitney focuses on NLD as a unique learning style, rather than a disability, offering a brilliantly realized account of a day in the life of a child with NLD. Other chapters address specific problems, including finding the right school, telling your child about the diagnosis, teaching social skills, negotiating the maze of interventions, and caring for self and spouse. Each chapter balances vivid case examples with thoughtful strategies
- The Source for Nonverbal Learning Disorders by Sue Thompson
Thompson has illustrative anecdotes that explain what it's like to have an NLD child, and to BE an NLD child. Some of them are absolutely heartbreaking, such as the boy who jumped off a building because he believed his "friends" who assured him he could fly. Some are encouraging, showing how therapy, accomodations, and hard work can help children overcome this learning disorder. And some just make you think... different.
If you've heard the phrase "Non-verbal learning disability" and aren't sure what it means or whether it applies to your child, or what to do about it, do check this book out. An excellent resource for parents, teachers, and anyone else who works with any children with NLD
- Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success by Marshall P. Duke,
Scientific studies show that up to 90% of any message is communicated nonverbally, and that nonverbal skills relate directly to academic achievement and social success. Only 10% of the population is truly deficient in these skills; 80% of us have room for improvement. Fortunately, nonverbal communication can be both taught and learned, just like any other language. Clinical psychologists Nowicki and Duke have devoted their careers to this groundbreaking research. Now they have joined with educator Elisabeth Martin to create a valuable book which shows parents and teachers how to improve children's nonverbal communication skills, offering the tools children need to communicate ideas and establish and maintain relationships. Using case studies, exercises, and illustrations, the authors outline the six channels of nonverbal communication and show adults how to access a child's strengths and weaknesses. *Does she sense how close to stand to another person? *Does he understand the unspoken rules about touching people? *Does he know the types of appropriate posture for approaching a group? *Does she recognize variations in tone of voice, and the meaning they add to the verbal message? While not prescribing conformity, the authors offer readers the opportunity to help children acquire the skills which will lead to their future happiness.
- Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit in by Stephen Nowicki, Marshall P. Duke
Remember the kids who just didn't fit in? Maybe they stood too close, or talked too loud. Whatever the reason, we called them hurtful names, and they never understood why. Now, clinical psychologists Duke and Nowicki call these children "dyssemic," and offer some ideas of how to help them.
Dyssemic children cannot readily comprehend nonverbal messages, much as dyslexics do not correctly process the written word. Yet nonverbal communication plays a vital role in our communication with others, and children who misunderstand or misuse it may face painful social rejection. In HELPING THE CHILD WHO DOESN'T FIT IN, Duke and Nowicki show parents and teachers how to assess the extent of a child's problem, as well as how to help the dyssemic child
- Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School (Educating Students with NLD, Asperger Syndrome & Related conditions) by Pamela B. Tanguay, Sue Thompson.
In this companion book to her successful Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home, Pamela Tanguay addresses issues related to the academic education of the child with NLD and related conditions. Topics such as school placement, program modifications, and social/emotional issues are covered, as well as specific teaching strategies, from how to deal with essay questions, to tips on helping the student master long division, and ideas for improving reading comprehension. The author defines and discusses concepts such as frontloading and a cooperative learning environment, and explains how they benefit the student with NLD and related conditions
- Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: A Parent's Guide by Pamela Tanguay, Byron P. Rourke
Do you know a child who is bright, charming and articulate, but has no friends? A child who showed early signs of intelligence, but is now floundering, academically and emotionally? Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) are an enigma. They're children with extraordinary gifts and heartbreaking challenges that go far beyond the classroom. Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home explores the variety of daily life problems children with NLD may face, and provides practical strategies for parents to help them cope and grow, from preschool age through their challenging adolescent years. The author, herself the parent of a child with NLD, provides solutions to the everyday challenges of the disorder, from early warning signs and self-care issues to social skills and personal safety. User-friendly and highly practical, this book is an essential guide for parents in understanding and living with NLD, and professionals working with these very special children.
- Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome: A Parent's Guide by Kathryn Stewart
This compassionate guide will help you acquire the essential skills you need to help your child cope with the often debilitating symptoms of NLD or Asperger's Syndrome and lead a full and satisfying life.
Kathryn Stewart, the founder of the first college preparatory high school for kids with NLD or Asperger's Syndrome, shares the fruits of her experience from her work with these children. She offers strategies to help you assess your child's disorder, understand its symptoms, discover techniques you can use at home, and access all the resources available at school and in the community
- Bridging the Gap: Raising a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder by Rondalyn Varney Whitney
Author Rondalyn Varney Whitney, a pediatric occupational therapist, is the mother of Zac, a child who suffers from nonverbal learning disorder, or NLD. By definition, NLD is a neurological defect in children who are unable to recognize the nonverbal clues that make up 50 percent of communication. In Bridging the Gap, Whitney seamlessly weaves practical professional advice throughout the account of her passionate involvement with her son. She writes, "I believe that NLD, now thought to be as prevalent as dyslexia, is a difference and not a flaw." She also warns parents and teachers that kids with NLD are likely to be misdiagnosed as lazy or defiant, so she urges readers to consider both the strengths (high intelligence and advanced verbal skills and memory) and weaknesses (low visual, spatial, and motor skills and deficits in social communication) of these kids.
Whitney focuses on NLD as a unique learning style, rather than a disability, offering a brilliantly realized account of a day in the life of a child with NLD. Other chapters address specific problems, including finding the right school, telling your child about the diagnosis, teaching social skills, negotiating the maze of interventions, and caring for self and spouse. Each chapter balances vivid case examples with thoughtful strategies
- The Source for Nonverbal Learning Disorders by Sue Thompson
Thompson has illustrative anecdotes that explain what it's like to have an NLD child, and to BE an NLD child. Some of them are absolutely heartbreaking, such as the boy who jumped off a building because he believed his "friends" who assured him he could fly. Some are encouraging, showing how therapy, accomodations, and hard work can help children overcome this learning disorder. And some just make you think... different.
If you've heard the phrase "Non-verbal learning disability" and aren't sure what it means or whether it applies to your child, or what to do about it, do check this book out. An excellent resource for parents, teachers, and anyone else who works with any children with NLD
- Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success by Marshall P. Duke,
Scientific studies show that up to 90% of any message is communicated nonverbally, and that nonverbal skills relate directly to academic achievement and social success. Only 10% of the population is truly deficient in these skills; 80% of us have room for improvement. Fortunately, nonverbal communication can be both taught and learned, just like any other language. Clinical psychologists Nowicki and Duke have devoted their careers to this groundbreaking research. Now they have joined with educator Elisabeth Martin to create a valuable book which shows parents and teachers how to improve children's nonverbal communication skills, offering the tools children need to communicate ideas and establish and maintain relationships. Using case studies, exercises, and illustrations, the authors outline the six channels of nonverbal communication and show adults how to access a child's strengths and weaknesses. *Does she sense how close to stand to another person? *Does he understand the unspoken rules about touching people? *Does he know the types of appropriate posture for approaching a group? *Does she recognize variations in tone of voice, and the meaning they add to the verbal message? While not prescribing conformity, the authors offer readers the opportunity to help children acquire the skills which will lead to their future happiness.
- Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit in by Stephen Nowicki, Marshall P. Duke
Remember the kids who just didn't fit in? Maybe they stood too close, or talked too loud. Whatever the reason, we called them hurtful names, and they never understood why. Now, clinical psychologists Duke and Nowicki call these children "dyssemic," and offer some ideas of how to help them.
Dyssemic children cannot readily comprehend nonverbal messages, much as dyslexics do not correctly process the written word. Yet nonverbal communication plays a vital role in our communication with others, and children who misunderstand or misuse it may face painful social rejection. In HELPING THE CHILD WHO DOESN'T FIT IN, Duke and Nowicki show parents and teachers how to assess the extent of a child's problem, as well as how to help the dyssemic child
- Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at School (Educating Students with NLD, Asperger Syndrome & Related conditions) by Pamela B. Tanguay, Sue Thompson.
In this companion book to her successful Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home, Pamela Tanguay addresses issues related to the academic education of the child with NLD and related conditions. Topics such as school placement, program modifications, and social/emotional issues are covered, as well as specific teaching strategies, from how to deal with essay questions, to tips on helping the student master long division, and ideas for improving reading comprehension. The author defines and discusses concepts such as frontloading and a cooperative learning environment, and explains how they benefit the student with NLD and related conditions
- Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home: A Parent's Guide by Pamela Tanguay, Byron P. Rourke
Do you know a child who is bright, charming and articulate, but has no friends? A child who showed early signs of intelligence, but is now floundering, academically and emotionally? Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) are an enigma. They're children with extraordinary gifts and heartbreaking challenges that go far beyond the classroom. Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home explores the variety of daily life problems children with NLD may face, and provides practical strategies for parents to help them cope and grow, from preschool age through their challenging adolescent years. The author, herself the parent of a child with NLD, provides solutions to the everyday challenges of the disorder, from early warning signs and self-care issues to social skills and personal safety. User-friendly and highly practical, this book is an essential guide for parents in understanding and living with NLD, and professionals working with these very special children.