Educational model for assisting students with non-verbal learning disabilities, An

Goldstone, Marian E.

Brandon, Manitoba

Brandon University, Faculty of Education

2011

155 pages

thesis

Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-150). "A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Education degree."

English

The Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD) is a condition distinctly different from the more commonly known language based learning disability. Scholarly literature regarding educational planning for the NLD student is, as yet, far from exhaustive. Also wanting is information presenting models to address the educational needs of NLD learners. Relying upon evidence from published research and literature, current practices, and the author’s experience in special education, resource, and regular classroom, this thesis will contribute to these areas of concern by: reviewing the scholarly literature regarding NLD; selecting twelve published case studies of individuals diagnosed with NLD and discussing them in relation to the literature review; and constructing an educational model to address the needs of individuals with NLD based on information gleaned in the literature review and the consideration of the case studies.

Nonverbal learning disabilities
Learning disabled children--Education

Brandon University
Faculty of Education