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Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood: Award Winning Book on Neurodiversity (Covering ADHD, NVLD, Spectrum Disorders) Endorsed by New York Times Bestselling Author Dr. Ned Hallowell

I am thrilled to introduce you to my book, “Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood,” a deeply personal exploration of NVLD, ADHD, and its profound impact on the lives of neurodivergent individuals like myself. My perspective is unique as a neurodivergent board- certified cognitive specialist working in the field. In a world where labels define us, where diagnoses […]

Calm in the Storm: Unlocking Inner Peace for Neurodivergent Minds

Neurodivergent individuals (autism, ADHD, NVLD, learning disabilities) are experience differences in processing information, perceiving and interacting with others, and regulating their emotions. Challenges in social interactions, academics, work performance, and daily functioning result in high anxiety. Finding inner peace becomes crucial for their overall well-being and quality of life. This article is for neurodivergent minds, […]

Empowering NeuroDivergence With Pioneer Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS Message to the World

NTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed NVLD and Neurodivergent Expert Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS to provide another commentary in a series. The Linda Karanzalis Commentaries In a world where NeuroDiversity is gaining recognition and understanding, Linda Karanzalis stands out […]

A Journey of Personal Triumph and Impact for NeuroDivergents

INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed NVLD and Neurodivergent Expert Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS to provide another commentary in a series. The Linda Karanzalis Commentaries Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS is the current recipient of the prestigious […]

Is it You, Me or NLVD? by Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS

Excerpt from the book Misnamed, Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood; Recognizing and Coping with NVLD (nonverbal learning disorder) from Childhood 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 […]

Tune Into Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities with Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS

Natural ways to support people with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NVLD) are becoming more common as awareness of the condition increases. Knowing what helps a person affected by NVLD to perform according to their potential, rather than being limited by the difficulties caused by the condition, can be the difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling empowered. […]

Standing With Gus! Shame on Bullying Commentators

A Call for Compassion and Respect for the NeuroDivergent Community By Linda Karanzalis, MS, BCCS My heart breaks for Gus Walz (the son of Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz) who was mocked by so-called adult national political commentators acting like playground bullies. Like Gus, I have NVLD and understand the pain of being judged […]

Giant in the Workplace, Tiny at Home

I do a stellar a job at work. It’s at home that I fall on my ADHD face. Here’s how I learned to do more chores without trying to become a domestic goddess. Do you ever get a song stuck in your head that you can’t shake? The other day I saw a commercial for […]

I’m Not His Maid!

ADHD children need chores broken into manageable steps so they don’t feel overwhelmed by the tasks in front of them. Read these expert tips. Children with ADHD need structure — lots of it. And that includes strategies to accomplish tasks that may seem ‘easy’ or ‘common sense’ to others. Many children with ADHD often shut down when […]

Motivation for Children: How to Reward Behavior Without Technology

“The thing that motivates my 11-year-old son with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is screen time — whether on the computer or watching TV,” one reader tells us. “He gets one hour a day during the week and two hours a day on the weekend. Unfortunately, it’s about the only thing that motivates him. I […]