The NVLD Project

10/09/2026

Executive functioning skills help us plan, organize, manage time, and get things done.

For individuals with NVLD, challenges with these skills can affect everyday life at home, school, and work. This ADDitude article shares practical activities and strategies for strengthening executive functioning. Check it out below!

Learn how to improve executive functioning skills in ADHD adults and children with brain games, exercises, and activities like Wordle.

10/07/2026

“Many people simply adapt.”

For adults with NVLD, challenges with visual-spatial tasks, organization, or navigating unfamiliar situations can sometimes go unrecognized for years. This AARP article explores what NVLD can look like in adulthood and why understanding your own strengths and challenges matters. Read more below!

Nonverbal learning disorder can affect visual and spatial skills for life. Learn the signs, how adults are evaluated and what can help.

10/05/2026

“Instead of a laundry list of symptoms that makes them just want to give up and quit, they have a learning profile that teachers can use to teach specifically to them.”

Every child with NVLD is different. This article explores ways parents and educators can provide individualized support.

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Unlock the potential of kids with non-verbal learning disorder. Learn to identify their unique challenges and provide targeted support for success.

10/02/2026

In this new blog, Eileen explores different college options for students with NVLD and other learning disabilities. Drawing from her own experience, she highlights the importance of finding a college that offers the right support and is the right fit. Read more below!

In my previous piece, I discussed the different types of transition and postgraduate programs for students with an NVLD and other disabilities. Now I will discuss the different college possibilities,...

09/30/2026

A look back at last year’s Benefit! ✨

We’re looking forward to gathering again this year with our community, including some of our amazing Project Social Ambassadors.

Here’s a glimpse of the people and moments that made last year’s event so special. We can’t wait to see what’s in store this year!

09/29/2026

Learning a new language can come with unique challenges for individuals with NVLD.

In this new blog, Rosalie shares her personal language-learning journey, including the differences she experiences between structured grammar and situations that require understanding social context, nuance, or implied meaning. Check it out below!

When people hear my nice accent in a foreign language, they naturally assume I am fluent. But my language-learning journey reveals a very different reality: smooth pronunciation often hides struggles. ...

09/28/2026

Megan, a Project Social Ambassador for The NVLD Project, answers the question, "What advice would you give to your younger self?"

“…Your gift for writing, your creativity, and your empathy are your sacred neurodivergent gifts, and your differences are what make you beautiful. Focus on what you can do versus what you can't do. NVLD is a blessing in disguise!”

Thank you, Megan, for sharing your perspective and celebrating the strengths and unique gifts that can come with being neurodivergent.

09/25/2026

Managing emotions can be challenging when you're also navigating executive-functioning difficulties.

For some individuals with NVLD, strategies like pausing before reacting, recognizing emotional triggers, and taking time to reset can be helpful. This article shares practical strategies for managing emotions and responding to stressful situations.

Learning how to control your emotions in the workplace challenges some people with ADHD. Here, learn how to keep your cool even when colleagues trigger RS…

09/24/2026

What can life look like with NVLD?

In this interview, Peter shares his experiences growing up with NVLD, navigating school, and finding his path forward. Check it out below!

Peter Flom is a statistician with a nonverbal learning disability. Hear him talk about growing up with NVLD, myths about NVLD, and how it’s different from autism.

09/23/2026

Brian, a Project Social Ambassador for The NVLD Project, answers the question, "What advice would you give to your younger self?"

Thank you, Brian, for sharing a thoughtful reminder about embracing who you are and not feeling pressured to fit into expectations that weren't made for you.