Assessment for Learning Enhancement

Nancy R Bryant, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Testing for Learning Disability, Dyslexia, & ADHD
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Nonverbal Learning Disorder, or NVLD, can be subtle, particularly during the early years of a child's school experience.  Typically, children with this form of learning disability have normal or strong verbal skills, and are quite able to learn the basic reading, spelling, and writing skills that are a primary focus of instruction during the early grades.  Math may be challenging, however.  There may also be delays in social skill development and overall maturity.  Some children have weak fine motor skills.  Others may have trouble adapting to new situations and accommodating change.  A few children with more significant issues in these areas may be mistakenly thought to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and some children who do have Autism also have NVLD.  

However, NVLD may become evident for the first time at the middle or high school level, when the abilities to organize information, apply concepts to new situations, and problem solve become much more important.  Trouble with noticing relationships and patterns, difficulty seeing the "big picture" rather than over-focusing on details, and inductive reasoning problems can also occur.  These issues can affect almost any academic skill area, and can lead to difficulties with reading comprehension, organization in writing, the acquisition of math concepts, and social adjustment in and outside of school.   Some individuals with NVLD exhibit problem behaviors, while others are prone to anxiety and depression. Accompanying attention issues are common, though the student may or may qualify for a diagnosis of ADHD.  Often, students with NVLD also have issues with executive functioning, such as planning, organizational skills, and the ability to think flexibly.  Accurate diagnosis is key.
COVID-19 Special Information:  Dr. Bryant is again seeing adults, adolescents, and middle school-aged children for in-office assessments.  Testing in person remains the most reliable method of assessment.  Disclosure sessions can occur via Doxy.Me, a secure, HIPAA-compliant online system.  However, at this time, due to waiting area limitations and social distancing requirements, Dr. Bryant is not currently seeing elementary school children aged 10 or under.  As further information becomes available about risk of infection and the course of the disease in Oregon, however, any or all of this may change.  SAFETY FOR ALL IS THE PRIORITY.

Thank you for your patience in this unprecedented time!!  STAY SAFE, STAY WELL!!!


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