NVLD and Developmental Visual-Spatial Disorder in Children: Clinical Guide to Assessment and Treatment

This book explores issues related to working with children who have nonverbal learning disability (NVLD), examining how a child's psychology affects functioning and learning. It offers a new model and definition for understanding NVLD, emphasizing its core deficit of visual-spatial processing. The book provides a comprehensive approach to the neuropsychological assessment of NVLD, including examples of visual-spatial, sensory perception, executive functioning, academics, social/emotional deficits, and motor coordination interventions. It is an essential reference for clinicians, therapists, and other professionals, as well as researchers, professors, and graduate students in school and clinical child psychology, special education, speech-language therapy, developmental psychology, pediatrics, social work, and all interrelated disciplines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book delves into the realm of working with children who have nonverbal learning disability (NVLD). It explores the intricate interplay between a child's psychology, encompassing their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, and their functioning and learning. Moreover, the book delves into the intricate processing of a child's experiences through various factors such as individual personality, psychology, culture, environment, and economic circumstances, as well as family dynamics. By employing these psychological organizing principles, the book offers invaluable insights into the most effective ways to work with young patients with NVLD.

One of the key contributions of this book is its innovative model and definition of NVLD. It emphasizes the core deficit of visual-spatial processing, providing a fresh perspective on understanding this condition. The book also discusses the ongoing efforts to rename NVLD to developmental visual-spatial disorder (DVSD). It presents the 11 possible subtypes of DVSD, recognizing the diverse manifestations of this disorder in terms of visual-spatial processes, as well as impairments in various functional domains, including executive functioning, social/emotional deficits, academic achievement, and motor coordination.

The book underscores the importance of a psychologically minded approach to treatment, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions. It guides practical guidelines for conducting the intake process, creating a treatment plan and team, and working effectively with a patient's family members. Additionally, the book addresses the significance of working with a consistent psychological theory, such as control mastery theory (CMT), which offers valuable insights into the treatment of NVLD.

The book provides a comprehensive treatment framework for NVLD, encompassing neuropsychological assessment and interventions across various domains. It offers examples of visual-spatial, sensory perception, executive functioning, academics, social/emotional deficits, and motor coordination, highlighting the diverse challenges and strengths of individuals with NVLD.

In conclusion, this unique volume offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of issues related to working with children who have nonverbal learning disability. It provides a valuable resource for professionals, educators, and parents seeking to better understand and support these children. By adopting a psychological approach and utilizing the principles outlined in this book, individuals can create a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters optimal growth and development for children with NVLD.

Weight: 349g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030561109
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020