A Practice-Based Approach to Group Identification in Nonverbal Learning Disorders

作者：Reddy Linda A^*; Newman Erik; Pedigo Thomas K; Scott Vann

来源：Child Neuropsychology, 2010, 16(5): 478-493.

DOI：10.1080/09297041003705479

• Nonverbal Learning Disorders
• NLD subgroups
• Evidence-based practice
• Learning disabilities
• Neuropsychological assessment

Evidence-based practice, the rigorous conduct of clinical analysis and intervention, includes practice-based evidence. Here, practice data were the source of three oclinical portraitso used for exploratory analysis of an array of cognitive and social problems in 30 children whose neurobehavioral profiles fulfilled psychometric criteria for a nonverbal learning disability (NLD). Qualitative analysis of the children's academic and adjustment difficulties revealed patterns of dissociable deficits. These findings argue for at least three groups within the NLD construct. Identifying such subgroups is of practical importance: More precise characterization of neuropsychological competencies leads to improved interventions and better outcomes.

• 出版日期2010