User:SpeedReader&GrammarEnthusiast/Nonverbal learning disorder

Article Evaluation

 * Discrepancy between calling NVLD "nonverbal learning disorder" and "nonverbal learning disability"
 * The Cause section is extremely underdeveloped.
 * Needs a Mechanism section, describing the timeline for development with someone with NVLD.
 * What treatment or management options exist for those with NVLD?
 * A society and culture section could be added to address stigma/awareness as well as perception of NVLD in society.
 * Source 1, 7, 8 and 11 are primary sources and must be removed from the article.
 * Change "See also" section could be changed to "Research directions" on NVLD.

Article Draft on Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
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Lead Section / Summary on NVLD
Nonverbal learning disability (NVLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder  ) a syndrome characterized by core deficits in visual-spatial processing in the presence of intact verbal ability. Additional diagnostic criteria include Average to Superior verbal intelligence and  More specifically, deficits in visuoconstruction visuoconstructive abilities, fine-motor coordination, mathematical reasoning, visuospatial memory and  social skills  socioemotional skills have been observed in children with NVLD.

In clinical settings, some diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder would be more appropriately classified as NVLD.