Have you ever had challenges with writing because it’s hard to put your thoughts on paper? Or had issues with forming sentences in an essay? Or maybe you had problems with writing because you couldn’t make the sentences sound like the flow from one to the next in a concise way that made sense.
I had all of those challenges in my academic life including college. I especially had this in grade school because it was difficult for me to even write a sentence or paragraph. It didn’t get easier until I was in college and my mom worked with me on different strategies. I still use some of the strategies to this day.
Summary: Writing is particularly challenging for individuals with Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) due to difficulties with organizing ideas, abstract thinking, visual-spatial processing, and fine motor skills. These struggles can result in messy handwriting, disorganized thoughts, or an over-focus on details, often misunderstood as laziness. Despite these challenges, strengths like love for language, strong memory for facts, and perseverance can help individuals succeed, as seen in stories like Nathan’s ability to type his ideas clearly and Kacie’s journey to becoming a published author. With strategies and support, writing becomes more manageable.
Video Link:
https://livingwithnld.com/podc
Jennifer
Jennifer Purcell, also known as Ever-Changing Butterfly, is a podcast creator, author, and advocate living with nonverbal learning disability (NLD). She hosts Living with an Invisible Learning Challenge to raise awareness and foster community. A dedicated dog mom, administrative assistant, and tech/social media support specialist, she also lives independently and helps others bring their podcast and website ideas to life.
