TILT Parenting: Raising Differently Wired Kids
Kids & Family:Parenting
This week I'm talking about nonverbal learning disorder, also known as NLD or NVLD, with Dr. Marcia Eckerd. I learned so much from this conversation, including what NVLD actually is, examples of how it might show up in kids, and why it’s important to recognize if your child has NLD instead of thinking their behavior is the result of something else like ADHD or social anxiety. Marcia also shared how she works with families making sure the child’s self-esteem is taken into account and not making them feel they are less than others because they process things differently.
Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years’ experience. As a therapist and provider of neuropsychological evaluations, she identified and worked with many children with Non-Verbal Learning Disability. She serves on the CT Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council and the professional advisory boards of SmartKidsWithLD and NeuroClastic.com, a nonprofit providing creative educational resources on autism. She has a regular blog on Psychology Today, “Everyday Neurodiversity” as well as writing professional articles on autism and articles for multiple websites and magazines on NVLD, autism, evaluations and executive functions, such as SmartKidsWithLD.org, Autism Parenting Magazine and Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism. She’s spoken extensively on NVLD and autism in national conferences for educators, clinical professionals and parents.A former Director of Clinical Programs at the New Learning Therapy Center, she also helped establish the Norwalk Hospital-Yale collaboration Pediatric Development and Therapy Center. She continues to be on the Associate Medical Staff at Norwalk Hospital.
Things you’ll learn from this episode
Resources mentioned for What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)
Connect with Tilt Parenting
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TPP 236: Amy Lang on How "The Talk" Can Keep Your Kids Safe Online During Covid
TPP 235: Educational Advocate Micki Boas on Advocating for Dyslexic Students
TPP 234: College Admissions Coach David Marcus on the Path to University in the Covid-19 Pandemic
TPP 233: Rupa Mehta on Social Emotional Learning & Learning the Subject of Self
TPP 232: Education Attorney Catherine Michael on IEPs, 504s, and Accommodations During Covid-19
TPP 231: Author & Self-Compassion Researcher Dr. Kristin Neff on the Power of Being Kind to Yourself
TPP 230: Janine Halloran of Coping Skills for Kids on the Power of Coping Skills to Regulate Emotion
TPP 229: Lisa Van Gemert Talks About Perfectionism and Differently Wired Children
TPP 228: Understood's New Digital Tool to Help Families with Early ID of LDs and ADHD—Take N.O.T.E.
TPP 227: Amelia Bowler Talks About Her New Book, The Parents' Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder
TPP 226: Autism in Black's Maria Davis-Pierre on ASD, Stigma, Cultural Impact, & the Black Community
TPP 225: ADHD Essentials for Parents, with Brendan Mahan
TPP 224: A Guide to Getting Grounded with Parent Coach Sheryl Stoller
TPP 223: Parenting Bright Kids Who Struggle in School, with Dewey Rosetti
TPP 221: The Relationship Between Exercise and Mental Health for Kids with ADHD, ASD, and More
TPP 220: Meghan Leahy on Why We Should Stop Listening to Experts
TPP 215: Dr. Christine Carter on The New Adolescence…In a Global Pandemic
TPP 214: How to Support & Parent a Highly Sensitive Child
TPP 213: How to Talk to Kids When the World Feels Like a Scary Place
TPP 211: Parenting Scripts for Stressed Out Moments with Kids, with Dr. Adele Lafrance
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
Focus on the Family with Jim Daly
Pride and Prejudice
A Tale of Two Cities
Calm Parenting Podcast
Good Inside with Dr. Becky