SLD 101: Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

This is the second of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs.

Part two is about Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities

• Auditory processing disorder, APD for short, is when the brain has trouble interpreting sounds or language.  It is a central nervous system process as opposed to a deficit within the ear’s ability to hear.  APD impacts the brain’s ability to process sounds, which can cause confusion in words that are heard, mix similar words up, and make it especially difficult to distinguish sound in noisy environments.  
• Non Verbal learning disorders, also known as NVLD or NLD, refers to a set of issues that are not solely associated with reading or writing and contribute to the difficulty for a child to learn.  A child with NLD may have trouble understanding spatial concepts, but have good language skills. Non verbal learning disorders impair a person’s life skills and affects his or her social, academic, professional and emotional experiences. It is not currently a distinct diagnosis, so it is often misunderstood or missed altogether.  

Part one was about Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia.

Listen to find out the signs for each and what types of supports and accomodations can help.

Resources for this episode:
General facts about learning disabilities

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/factsheets/learningdisabilities

https://www.ldonline.org/getting-started/ld-basics/what-learning-disability 

Link to Neuroversity Dyslexia Episode

https://www.neuroversitypod.com/episodes/episode/4ced2263/a-beginners-lesson-on-dyslexia-with-lorraine-hightower-certified-dyslexia-advocate-and-consultant

Auditory Processing Disorder resources:

https://www.asha.org/public/hearing/understanding-auditory-processing-disorders-in-children/

https://childmind.org/article/what-is-auditory-processing-disorder/

https://childmind.org/article/help-for-kids-with-auditory-processing-disorder/  

Non verbal Learning Disorder Resources:

https://nvld.org/does-my-child-have-nvld/

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