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Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS, Sheds Light on This Invisible Disability in Her New Book; Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood
The Price of Business Digital Network has a new series of outstanding commentaries from thought leaders. This is one in that series. Symptoms of Nonverbal Learning Disorder : Linda Karanzalis Board-Certified Cognitive specialist, talks about the new book she published on NVLD, a little-known disorder Chris Rock recently revealed he was diagnosed with. Linda has worked with […]
Read More....Could You or Your Child Have NVLD? Demystifying This Little-Known Learning Disorder
INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD):Recently, Kevin Price, host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS, a leading expert on Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) and neurodivergence, as part of her ongoing commentary series. The Linda Karanzalis Commentaries Millions of […]
Read More....NVLD and Invisible Learning Disorders
Nonverbal communication challenges in NVLD: Neurodivergent (ND) individuals think, learn, and behave differently from the neurotypical (NT) majority due to neurological differences. People with Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) fall under the ND category. However, NVLD can be easily overlooked and misunderstood. Despite having strong verbal skills, individuals with NVLD often struggle with nonverbal communication—such as […]
Read More....Treatment approaches for NVLD and ADHD
Introduction to NVLD and ADHD Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) is possibly the most misunderstood and tricky-to-diagnose neurological disorder. Both NVLD and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) share some symptoms, but they arise from different biological brain-based differences. So, how can you differentiate between the two, and how can you ensure that you or your child […]
Read More....Neurodiversity: Join the Movement!
What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity and mental health is a concept that celebrates neurological differences as natural variations in the human population. Literally, neurodiversity means “differently wired.” This term reflects the brain-based differences that make neurodivergent people think, learn, behave, and work differently from the majority of the population, known as “neurotypicals.” Key Differences Between Neurotypicals […]
Read More....What You Can’t See Can Hurt
The Hidden Struggles of NVLDers Challenges of Nonverbal Learning Disorder :Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) often goes unnoticed because individuals with NVLD typically exhibit exceptional verbal communication skills. However, their struggles with nonverbal communication—such as body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice—can lead to significant misunderstandings, especially in interactions with neurotypical individuals. This discrepancy […]
Read More....Leveling the Playing Field for the NeuroDiverse Community
Introduction Supporting Neurodiversity in Education and Employment In a recent episode of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, host Kevin Price welcomed Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS, a recognized expert on Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) and neurodiversity. This conversation is part of an ongoing series aimed at raising awareness and understanding of neurodiversity as a […]
Read More....Could You or a Love One Have NVLD?
Excerpt from the new book Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood; Recognizing and Coping with NVLD from Child hood through Adulthood Throughout my childhood and early adult years, my parents, teachers, friends, and others would get mad at me for the things I did without knowing any better. Thankfully, before my diagnosis, I had figured out ways to not […]
Read More....School Daze How I Graduated College With Honors
For students with brain-based learning challenges like ADHD and NVLD, excelling in school can be an enormous challenge. I want to share with you some of the tips and tricks I used to graduate with honors to become to get a master’s degree in brain-based education. Find the Best Instructors for Your Learning Style […]
Read More....Words and Worries
This is an excerpt from Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood by Linda Karanzalis, Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist. Most people learn nonverbal and social communication automatically and intuitively through visual observation and role-modeling of others, a process that begins in early childhood and continues throughout the school years. However, people with Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) have great difficulty understanding nonverbal communication such […]
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