Signs of NLD
• Great vocabulary and verbal expression
• Excellent memory skills
• Attention to detail, but misses the big picture
• Trouble understanding reading
• Difficulty with math, especially word problems
• Poor abstract reasoning
• Physically awkward; poor coordination
• Messy and laborious handwriting
• Concrete thinking; taking things very literally
• Trouble with nonverbal communication, like body language, facial expression and tone of voice
• Poor social skills; difficulty making and keeping friends
• Fear of new situations
• Trouble adjusting to changes
• May be very naïve and lack common sense
• Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem
. May withdraw, becoming agoraphobic (abnormal fear of open spaces)
• Excellent memory skills
• Attention to detail, but misses the big picture
• Trouble understanding reading
• Difficulty with math, especially word problems
• Poor abstract reasoning
• Physically awkward; poor coordination
• Messy and laborious handwriting
• Concrete thinking; taking things very literally
• Trouble with nonverbal communication, like body language, facial expression and tone of voice
• Poor social skills; difficulty making and keeping friends
• Fear of new situations
• Trouble adjusting to changes
• May be very naïve and lack common sense
• Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem
. May withdraw, becoming agoraphobic (abnormal fear of open spaces)