The NVLD Project

Living with a nonverbal learning disability can impact social interactions, organization, anxiety, self-esteem, and daily life in ways that are often misunderstood by others. Because many struggles are not immediately visible, individuals with NVLD are frequently overlooked or misjudged despite working incredibly hard to navigate the world around them.

My Life with Nonverbal Learning Disability It's a debilitating condition not often discussed. This writer is ready to change that.

Many learning disabilities are “hidden disabilities” — often misunderstood or overlooked because they aren’t always visible. From dyslexia to NVLD, greater awareness can lead to earlier support, accommodations, and understanding for those who learn differently. To learn more, read the article below!

Hidden Disabilities: Dyslexia And Other Common Learning Disabilities You Need To Know Learning disabilities can be a "life-long challenge" but people who have them can still succeed with proper support and intervention.

"But human beings are not software packages installed evenly across all domains. Neurological profiles are often jagged. And NVLD — Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Nonverbal Learning Disability — is one of the clearest examples of this reality."

NVLD Neurodiversity Explained: Why Highly Intelligent People Often Feel Socially Exhausted — Daniel Dashnaw A woman at a dinner party explains a complicated political idea brilliantly, misses three separate signals that everyone is ready to leave, laughs half a second too late at a joke, knocks over a water glass while reaching for her coat, apologizes too intensely, then spends the entire drive home repl

Big emotions and impulsive reactions are often misunderstood as “bad behavior,” when in reality many children are still developing the skills needed for self-regulation.

While this article highlights ADHD and anxiety, the discussion around emotional regulation, executive functioning, transitions, and frustration tolerance may also feel familiar to many individuals with NVLD and other learning differences.

How Can We Help Kids With Self-Regulation? - Child Mind Institute Discover how to help your child develop self-regulation skills and regulate their emotions. Get self-regulation strategies for kids.

Although this article is about ADHD and managing money, many of these challenges can also resonate with individuals with NVLD.

Difficulties with executive functioning, organization, planning, impulse control, and self-monitoring can impact everyday life — including budgeting and financial independence.

ADHD and managing money ADHD can make it hard to manage money and stick to a budget. Learn why some people with ADHD often overspend and have trouble with money management.

Join us for our next Expert Conversation on effective communication and the power of language.

We’ll be speaking with Jaclyn Zimmel about how the words we choose can impact communication, relationships, and understanding. We’ll also touch on social media use and communicating effectively online.

🗓 May 28
⏰ 7:00 pm ET
📍 Live on YouTube

"You’re overwhelmed at work. Buried in to-do lists. Always catching up. Never getting ahead. If this sounds familiar, take a hard look at how you’re spending your time — unwisely."

ADHD at Work: Time Wasters and Productivity Killers ADHD at work often looks like this: You're overwhelmed at work; buried in to-do lists; always catching up, not getting ahead. It's time to take a look at …

"Is college the best choice for your teen with a learning disability? Check out these expert guidelines for making an informed decision about postsecondary education."

College planning for students with learning issues Is college the best choice for your teen with a learning disability? Check out these expert guidelines for making an informed decision about postsecondary education.

Understanding your child’s learning differences is only part of the picture. Many children with ADHD and learning challenges also experience anxiety, depression, or emotional distress—and these struggles often show up in ways that can be confusing or hard to interpret.

Thursday, May 21st | 7:00 PM ET

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Emotional Side of Learning Differences: Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Understanding your child’s learning differences is only part of the picture. Many children with ADHD and learning challenges also experience anxiety, depression, or emotional distress, and these challenges often show up in ways that can be confusing or hard to interpret. Join us for a parent-focus...

"When kids are having trouble with academics or behavior, there’s a process that schools can use to find out what’s causing these struggles. This process is called an “evaluation for special education.” The goal is to see if a child has a disability and needs specialized instruction and support. " Read more below:

What is an evaluation for special education? What does it mean to get a child tested or evaluated for special education? Learn educational evaluation basics and get an overview of key steps in the school evaluation process.