Nlda.org
Title
NLDA - Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
Description
Nonverbal Learning Disorder, known as NLD, is a neurophysiological disorder originating in the right hemisphere of the brain. Reception of nonverbal or performance-based information governed by this hemisphere is impaired in varying degrees, including problems with visual-spatial, intuitive, organizational, evaluative, and holistic processing functions.
The Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association was born in the year 2000 when two groups of people dedicated to research, education, and advocacy for Nonverbal Learning Disorders merged. These two groups, one from the West Coast and one from the East, although separated by three thousand miles were on the same mission. That mission was to improve the lives of those affected by NLD. It was this common goal that was the impetus for their joining forces and forming the NLDA.
On the East Coast the group began as a determined grassroots effort made up of parents and adults affected by NLD, as well as professionals who evaluated, diagnosed and treated them. They met in Connecticut, some of them were local but some came from as far North as Maine and some as far south as Maryland. The group strategized, publicized and held marathon weekend brain storming meetings. They met on a regular basis for about two years and made great strides in education, awareness, and advocacy.