The source for nonverbal learning disorders [Spiral-bound]

Sue Thompson (Author)

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 182 pages
• Publisher: LinguiSystems (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760601631
• ISBN-13: 978-0760601631
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars almost perfect but...., November 1, 2003

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"allisonk33" (Ridgefield, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The source for nonverbal learning disorders (Spiral-bound)

This book is considered the definitive work for parents of NLDer's. I'll admit it's very good but it does have some flaws. I want to start by saying that I was diagnosed with mild NLD at the age of 18. This affects my view of the book in that it really isn't that useful for high school and beyond. Her CAMS don't mix with a university setting and the adults she profiles have depressing lives. Thompson's example of a college student bothers me because she is portrayed as being unable to attend anything but a "local junior college". I also agree with the reviewer who said that Thompson spends to much time focousing on extreme cases, not everyone with NLD needs such intense interventions. Some of the examples are really worst case scenarios. Another thing that I'd like to point out is that not all NLDer's have problems with reading comprehension. I'm an English lit major with no reading problems and have read of other NLD individuals who don't have this kind of difficulty. Finally, typing isn't the magic solution she says it is- the same deficits that make writing difficult can affect typing ability. Good starter book but don't assume your child is going to be that bad. I wish she would expand on this book with something not geared towards just young children.

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Source for Nonverbal Learning Disorders, June 8, 2000

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This review is from: The source for nonverbal learning disorders (Spiral-bound)

I would highly recommend this book to educators or parents who recognize a learning problem in their child, that doesnot seem to "fit" in the "usual" learning disability category. My child's resource teacher recommended this book to me since I could not understand why he never fit into the ADD/ ADHD dyslexic "mold" completely. By reading this book I can now work on the specific needs of the child without implementing things that may not work. A real "eye opener"

Thank you Sue Thompson for bringing out a book on this "silent" misunderstood disability.

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book first, August 31, 2002

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This review is from: The source for nonverbal learning disorders (Spiral-bound)

My child's Occupational Therapist handed me this book and told me to skim it quickly. She thought my child had NLD and suggested I review the book and see if I agreed. Thanks to the numerous checklists in Thompson's book I was able to get a handle on what the problem was.

But it isn't all checklists. 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.