Children with nonverbal learning disorder often start off as precocious youngsters, impressing the adults around them with their highly developed verbal abilities. But as they get older — and the challenges associated with NLD remain untreated — their precociousness can turn to anxiety, depression, and loneliness as they struggle to connect with others and interact with the world around them.
How can you tell if your child is struggling with NLD? Start by taking the results of this self-test to your pediatrician or a neuropsychologist, who can help you sort out whether the symptoms you’re seeing align with those of NLD.nonverbal learning disorder , but it is not a diagnostic tool. A high score does not mean your child has NLD. Only a trained healthcare professional can make a diagnosis through clinical evaluation. If you have concerns about possible NLD see a health or education professional. This screener is for personal use only.