My son is 42. He was diagnosed with NLD at age 14, and since then, there has been… nothing.
No help. We hired a steady stream of well-meaning therapists and worked with school counselors, many of whom have, to this day, never even heard of NLD. Never heard of it. And you can bet your life they had no idea how to help him. And they still don’t. To this day, in 2025. Read More
You know those backroads out in the country your grandparents used to take?
Well, welcome to living with NVLD. Our lives consist of a daily commute on those backroads. We see things differently than most in terms of getting to the finish line; backroads are the route we take. My struggle is with anxiety, something a lot of people with NVLD suffer from. Backroads typically consist of a lot of turns and hills. My anxiety comes from not being able to see around and/or past those turns and hills. Read More
Hi everyone, and welcome back, the podcast where we explore life through the lens of authenticity, resilience, and self-compassion.
Today’s episode is called “Being Neurodivergent and Self-Partnering: What It Is and Why It Matters.”
If you’ve ever felt like you move through the world just a little differently—or maybe a lot differently—this episode is especially for you. And if you’ve ever struggled with invisible learning challenges or the weight of trying to “pass” as neurotypical, you are not alone. Read More
I have quite a lot in common with Gus Walz, the son of the former vice presidential nominee, Tim Walz.
Like Gus, I’m the second born in a white, middle-class, Midwestern family. I also come from a family of educators and passionate community organizers. I’m tall and have wavy hair, too.
I also have a non-verbal learning disorder (NVLD), just like Gus Walz. Read More
I don’t care what anyone else says: the late 90’s were fun.
Celestial stuff was everywhere. We’re talking giant suns, weird moons, glow-in-the-dark stars on all of our ceilings. Mystical stuff was neat, Lilith Fair was the hot concert ticket to have, Sarah Mclachlan was on the radio and Loreena McKinnett had just released The Mummer’s Dance. Life for the offbeat was good…even if you got teased for it. Like I did. Read More
Middle school can be challenging, and having a Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD), a condition that affects social skills, body language interpretation, and spatial awareness, added its own complexities. (Neither did being a foot taller than half the grade or having acne, but I digress.) When you are younger, some quirks might seem cute or charming, but often by middle school, they are no longer seen that way. I quickly realized that struggling to read body language or differentiate sarcasm was isolating. I found myself outside the cliques forming around me. Read More
To today’s youth with an NVLD- If you’re having times when you feel that no one believes in you I empathize with you completely. I had those periods too. Fortunately, though I realized this wasn’t true. So in this piece, I will informally explain how there are adults in your life who believe in you and will support you. Read More
In my previous piece, I discussed growing up blessed with an incredible support team as I faced a few more challenges compared to others with disabilities. One of the reasons for this was that NVLD is a very misunderstood disability, I was underestimated. Personally, my weaknesses were more noticeable, and my incredible strengths took more time to see and in some cases were more hidden. So in this piece, I will continue to discuss the ups and downs that can come with having an NVLD. In addition, I will include advice on how to develop a great support system that helps make everything easier. Read More
Living with NVLD and ADHD can feel overwhelming—especially when executive functioning makes time management, organization, and flexibility so hard. But before I let myself spiral into frustration or fear, I remind myself of something important: the information I’ve learned about NVLD and ADHD is a tool, not a sentence. Read More
I’m 75 years old and was diagnosed with NVLD six years ago. Going through school there was always a discrepancy between my verbal and math/science grades. Because having trouble in math wasn’t viewed as unusual in a girl it wasn’t a big deal until I started to apply to college. My high 600 in math SAT didn’t compensate for the 400 in math. However, any academic issues I had were mild in comparison to my work problems. I couldn’t coordinate the various parts of my jobs and my poor self-esteem was made worse by my inability to make enough to support myself. I was fortunate that I found a vocation that fit me 12 years before I retired at 70. Better late than never. Read More
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