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The Challenges and Rewards of Inclusion in Sports Part B, by Eileen

By Eileen, NVLD Bloggers

Running Cross-country was a similar experience to running Winter and Spring Track; however, the bumps I encountered were different. My gross motor and spatial skills deficits were often the triggers for these bumps. These skills are necessary to navigate the course and to run hills successfully. Because Cross-Country is trail running, gross motor and spatial deficiencies become more of an issue. While this challenge may seem discouraging, the successful memories will outweigh the hard times, like in Track. Read More

Comorbidity: NLD and Chronic Migraine Condition, by Jennifer

By NVLD Bloggers

Some of you may know that I have NLD, but I also have a chronic migraine condition. I’ve had it for eight years. I can’t remember when was the last time I didn’t wake up with, go to bed with, or try to sleep with one. I also can’t remember the last time I was able to keep my hands warm all day. I can handle having NLD except for when I have a meltdown. But it’s more difficult for me to handle having my head hurt every day with varying degrees of pain.  Read More

Lemonade out of Lemons, by LionessMaMa

By Parents Blogs

Our 2nd child was born with all the hopes & dreams that all parents have. It wasn’t long before we realized something was different. (We had always dreamed of going to Italy, but woke up in Holland-you know that poem) All his milestones were delayed, but the doctors said “ oh he’s a boy-they are different. Don’t worry.”
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A Mothers Persistence Pays Off, by Julie

By Parents Blogs

My daughter is nine years old. She was born five weeks premature. As a baby and toddler, she did seem to take a bit longer to catch onto things. But I didn’t really think much of it at the time. It wasn’t until Preschool and Kindergarten that I realized that something was going on. My older daughter has ADHD and a math learning disability, so I wondered if Jessica had the same thing. Was it that or an anxiety disorder, or what was it? I knew there was something. But I could never pinpoint what it was. Read More

The Challenges and Rewards of Inclusion in Sports Part A, by Eileen

By Eileen, NVLD Bloggers

While I am a true believer that inclusion in sports is successful, given I was a three-season runner, I feel it is important for you to be aware there may be some bumps in the road as you become a success story. Being part of a team successfully requires many important skills, including having appropriate social skills/behavior, being a great communicator, a strong listener, and possessing a high level of determination, which can be for some students with an NVLD or similar disability at first challenging and very disheartening. However, in the end, I believe all the successful memories will outweigh the hard moments.
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The NVLD Project Interview with Social Ambassador, Jennifer, on her Podcast

By NVLD Bloggers

Social Ambassador Jennifer Purcell, otherwise known as the Ever-Changing Butterfly, shares a deeper look into her NVLD podcast with the NVLD Project Team! Jennifer created her podcast, Living with an Invisible Learning Challenge, to raise awareness and understanding for NVLD. Her podcast is available on several platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and more.

The general population’s lack of knowledge surrounding NVLD makes her podcast all the more critical and relevant regarding efforts to secure the inclusion of Non-Verbal Learning Disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Detailing the ways she overcame her own challenges and inspiring others to do the same, her podcast becomes a network to educate people and build a larger community for those living with NVLD. Read more about her experience creating this podcast, interviewing others, and sharing it with the world in our interview with her below! Read More