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First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with NLD

By Terri Mauro, About.com

1: READ a concise fact sheet from the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association.

2: BUY "Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home" by Pamela B. Tanguay to better understand your child's disorder.

3: JOIN an e-mail group like NLD-In-Common to get help and advice from other families.

4: SEE things through your child's eyes with an essay written by an 18-year-old with NLD.

5: VISIT our listing of learning disability links for more information and ideas.

Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with a nonverbal learning disability? Please share them in the forum.

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