摘要

The nonverbal learning disability is regarded as a subtype of learning disabilities. In Canada and the United States this subtype has already gained importance for clinical work with children, but it does not exist in the European scientific community. The nonverbal learning disability is described as a syndrome which includes primary cognitive deficits in visual and tactile perception as well as complex psychomotor skills, and difficulties in dealing with new material. Using this concept it is possible to identify a group of children with learning disabilities who are not classified in international classification guidelines such as ICD-10 or DSM-IV-TR. The development of these children and the etiology and the diagnosis of this disability are discussed. The advantage of this classification and adaption to German standards are presented.

  • 出版日期2008